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ABSTRACT Background: Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) is safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for hemorrhoidal disease, but reports regarding recurrence and postoperative complications (pain and tenesmus) vary significantly. Aim: To evaluate if selective dearterialization and mucopexy at the symptomatic hemorrhoid only, without Doppler guidance, achieves adequate control of the prolapse and bleeding and if postoperative morbidity is reduced with this technique. Methods: Twenty consecutive patients with grade II and III hemorrhoids were treated with this new approach and were evaluated for postoperative complications and recurrence. Results: Control of prolapse and bleeding was achieved in all patients (n=20). Postoperative complications were tenesmus (n=2), external hemorrhoidal thrombosis (n=2) and urinary retention (n=2). After a mean follow-up of 13 months no recurrences were diagnosed. Conclusion: Selective dearterialization and mucopexy is safe and achieves adequate control of prolapse and bleeding and, by minimizing sutures in the anal canal, postoperative morbidity is diminished. Doppler probe is unnecessary for this procedure, which makes it also more interesting from an economic perspective.

RESUMO Racional: O tratamento da doença hemorroidária pela técnica de THD (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization) é minimamente invasivo e tem se mostrado seguro e eficiente. No entanto, dados sobre a recorrência e complicações (dor e tenesmo) no pós-operatório são muito variáveis. Objetivo: Avaliar se a desarterialização e mucopexia seletiva, sem o uso de Doppler, é suficiente para o controle de sintomas e se a morbidade pós-operatória é menor com esta técnica. Métodos: Vinte pacientes foram tratados com essa técnica e avaliados sobre controle de sintomas, morbidade pós-operatória e recorrência. Resultados: Controle do prolapso e sangramento foi observado em todos pacientes (n=20). Complicações pós-operatórias foram: tenesmo (n=2), trombose hemorroidária externa (n=2), retenção urinária (n=2). Após um seguimento médio de 13 meses, nenhuma recorrência foi detectada. Conclusões: O procedimento de desarterialização e mucopexias seletivas é seguro e eficiente em termos de controle do prolapso e sangramento. Esta técnica resulta em menor morbidade cirúrgica, uma vez que diminui o número de suturas no canal anal, resultando em menos dor e tenesmo pós-operatório. Para este procedimento o uso de ultrassom Doppler é desnecessário, o que diminui custos e o torna mais atrativo do ponto de vista econômico.

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BACKGROUND: Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) is an effective treatment for hemorrhoidal disease (HD). However, the surgical technique is not standardized and the results for advanced HD are controversial. The aim of this study was to assess surgical outcomes after a long follow-up and compare total and partial mucopexy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between March 2011 and July 2014, THD was offered to patients with symptomatic prolapsed hemorrhoids (Grades II, III and IV). Dearterialization was performed with the guidance of Ultrasound Doppler and mucopexy for prolapsed piles, and regarded as total or partial (if less than 6 mucopexies). Post-operative complications, long-term results and patients' satisfaction rates were analyzed. RESULTS: 200 consecutive patients were recruited with a mean follow-up of 43 months (range 29 - 57 months). HD distribution was GII (N = 35, 17.5%), GIII (N = 124, 62%), and GIV (N = 41, 20.5%). Postoperative complications included transient tenesmus (26,5%), pain (14%) and fecal impaction (2,5%). Recurrence rates were 0, 2,4% and 17,1% for prolapse (p < 0,01) and 2,9%, 4% and 9,8% for bleeding (p = 0,33) in grades II, III and IV, respectively. Total mucopexy resulted in more tenesmus (31,2%) than partial mucopexy (14,5%), (p < 0,01). After 12 weeks of follow-up, 85% of patients were either very satisfied or satisfied; 8,5% were dissatisfied. CONCLUSION: THD-mucopexy is safe with low overall recurrence. Grade IV HD is associated with more recurrence and postoperative complications. Total mucopexy is associated with more tenesmus, pain and fecal impaction. A tailor-made procedure with selective dearterialization and mucopexy may be the next step in this evolving technique.

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ABSTRACT Background: Transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy (THD-M) is a valuable option for treating patients with haemorrhoidal disease. However, there is still controversy with regard to its efficacy for more advanced grades. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of THD-M technique for treating hemorrhoidal disease and to compare the immediate and late results in different grades. Method: Seven hundred and five consecutive patients with Goligher's grade II, III or IV symptomatic haemorrhoids underwent surgical treatment using the THD-M method in five participating centres. Six well-trained and experienced surgeons operated on the patients. Average follow-up was 21 months (12-48). Results: Intraoperative complications were observed in 1.1% of cases, including four cases of haematoma, two of laceration of the mucosa, and two of bleeding. All of these were controlled by means of haemostatic suturing. In relation to postoperative complications, the most common of these were as follows: transitory tenesmus (21.4%); pain (7.2%); mucosal or haemorrhoidal prolapse (6.4%); residual skin tag (5.6%); faecal impaction (3.2%); haemorrhoidal thrombosis (2.8%); bleeding (2.1%); anal fissure (0.7%); and anal abscess (0.3%). Most of the complications were treated conservatively, and only 7.5% (53/705) required some type of surgical approach. There was no mortality or any severe complications. The recurrence of prolapse and bleeding was greater in patients with grade IV haemorrhoidal disease than in those with grade III and II (26.54% and 7.96% vs. 2.31% and 0.92% vs. 2.5% and 1.25%), respectively. Conclusion: The THD-M method is safe and effective for haemorrhoidal disease grades II and III with low rates of surgical complications. However, for grade IV hemorrhoids, it is associated with higher recurrence of prolapse and bleeding. So, THD-M method should not be considered as an effective option for the treatment of grade IV hemorrhoids.

RESUMO Racional: A desarterialização hemorroidária transanal associada à mucopexia (THD-M) tem sido indicada como alternativa à hemorroidectomia convencional para o tratamento da doença hemorroidária nos seus variados graus. No entanto, ainda hoje existe controvérsia com relação a sua eficácia para os graus mais avançados. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia da técnica THD-M para tratamento doença hemorroidária e comparar os resultados imediatos e tardios nos diferentes graus. Método: Entre julho de 2010 e setembro de 2015, 705 pacientes consecutivos com hemorroidas sintomáticas de graus II, III e IV foram submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico pelo método THD-M e acompanhados por um período médio de 21 meses (12-48). As operações foram realizadas por seis cirurgiões com experiência em cirurgia colorretal, em três estados brasileiros. Resultados: Complicações intraoperatórias foram observadas em 1,1% dos casos, incluindo quatro casos de hematoma, dois de laceração da mucosa e dois de sangramento. Todos foram controlados com sutura hemostática. As complicações pós-operatórias mais comuns foram: tenesmo transitório (21,4%); dor (7,2%); prolapso mucoso ou hemorroidário (6,4%); plicoma residual (5,6%); impactação fecal (3,2%); trombose hemorroidária (2,8%); sangramento (2,1%); fissura anal (0,7%) e abscesso anal (0,3%). Não houve casos de complicações severas ou mortalidade perioperatória. A recorrência do prolapso e sangramento foi maior na doença hemorroidária grau IV do que nos graus III e II (26.54% e 7.96% vs. 2.31% e 0.92% vs. 2.5% e 1.25%; p<0,001), respectivamente. Conclusão: O método THD-M é seguro e efetivo no tratamento da doença hemorroidária nos graus II e III com baixo índice de complicações. No entanto, para a doença hemorroidária de grau IV essa técnica está relacionada com maior índice de recorrência e complicações tardias, não devendo ser considerada opção eficiente neste estágio de doença.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The treatment of hemorrhoidal disease by conventional technique is associated with significant morbidity, mainly represented by the postoperative pain and the late return to daily activities. A technique of hemorrhoidal dearterialization associated with rectal mucopexy is a minimal invasive surgical option that has been used to treat the hemorrhoidal disease and reduce its inconveniences. Objective: To analyze the seven-year results of hemorrhoidal dearterialization associated with rectal mucopexy in the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease. Methods: This study analyzed 407 patients with hemorrhoids grade II, III and IV, who underwent the technique of hemorrhoidal dearterialization in the Luzia de Pinho Melo Hospital, during the period between December 2010 and December 2017. Twenty-seven patients (6.6%) had hemorrhoidal disease of the grade II, 240 (59.0%) grade III, and 117 (28.8%) grade IV. In 23 patients (5.7%), the grade was not found. All patients were operated by the same surgeon under spinal anesthesia. The 407 patients underwent dearterialization, with a varying ligation of one to six arterial branches followed by rectal mucopexy by uninterrupted suture. Eighty-two (20.14%) required removal of concomitant perianal piles or external hemorrhoids and/or fibrosed. In the postoperative follow-up the following parameters were evaluated: pain, tenesmus, bleeding, prolapse, thrombosis, and recurrence. Results: The tenesmus was postoperative complaint reported by 93.6% of patients. Forty-three (10.5%) presented intense tenesmus and 44 (22%), moderate to intense pain. Four (0.98%) patients presented more intense bleeding in postoperative follow up; none of the patients required blood transfusions. The prolapse occurred in 18 (4.42%) patients, thrombosis in 11 (2.7%), and there were 19 (4.67%) recurrences that were reoperated in this period. Conclusion: The hemorrhoidal dearterialization technique presents good results, with light and easy-to-resolve complications and little postoperative pain.

RESUMO Introdução: O tratamento da doença hemorroidária pelas técnicas convencionais cursa com significante redução da qualidade de vida do doente, principalmente relacionada à dor pós-operatória e ao considerável tempo de afastamento do trabalho. A técnica de desarterialização hemorroidária associada à mucopexia retal é uma opção cirúrgica pouco invasiva, a qual é utilizada com o objetivo de tratar a doença hemorroidária e reduzir seus inconvenientes. Objetivo: Analisar os resultados encontrados após sete anos de seguimento em doentes submetidos à técnica da desarterialização hemorroidária associada à mucopexia para o tratamento da doença hemorroidária. Método: Foram estudados 407 portadores de doença hemorroidária de graus II, III e IV, submetidos à técnica da desarterialização hemorroidária no Hospital das Clínicas Luzia de Pinho Melo de Mogi das Cruzes, durante o período de Dezembro de 2010 a Dezembro de 2017. Vinte e sete doentes (6,6%) apresentavam doença hemorroidária de grau II, 240 (59,0%) do grau III e 117 (28,8%) do grau IV. Em 23 doentes (5,7%) não foram encontradas a classificação nos prontuários. Todos os doentes foram operados pelo mesmo cirurgião e sob anestesia raquidiana. Os 407 doentes foram submetidos à desarterialização, variando de um até seis ramos arteriais seguidos de mucopexia por sutura contínua. Oitenta e dois (20,14%) necessitaram ressecções associadas por plicomas ou hemorroidas externas. No pós-operatório foram avaliados os seguintes parâmetros: dor, tenesmo, sangramento, prolapso, trombose e recidiva. Resultados: O tenesmo foi a queixa pós-operatória referida por 93,36% dos doentes. Quarenta e três (10,5%) apresentaram tenesmo intenso e 44 (22%) de moderado a intenso. Quatro (0,98%) doentes apresentaram sangramento de maior intensidade no pós-operatório e em 1 (0,5%) houve necessidade de hemostasia cirúrgica, em nenhum deles houve necessidade de reposição sanguínea. O prolapso ocorreu em 18 (4,42%) doentes, trombose em 11 (2,7%) e houve 19 (4,67%) recidivas reoperados durante o período. Conclusão: A desarterialização hemorroidária apresenta bons resultados, complicações leves e de fácil resolução e pouca dor pós-operatória.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Hemorrhoidal disease is associated with the theory of arterial blood hyperflow causing swellings in hemorrhoids and, consequently, hyperplasia and venous congestion. The technique helps to promote the obliteration of the terminals of the superior rectal artery branches without the need for anesthesia by electrofulguration with diode fiber LASER. The objective of this study is to describe the results of 55 patients with hemorrhoidal disease treated by the Hemorrhoidal LASER Procedure technique. Method: Without the need of anesthesia, terminal arterioles of the upper rectal artery are identified by a Doppler transducer (20 MHz probe 3 mm) placed on a specially designed proctoscope. After identification, it promotes arteriolar electrofulguration at 980 nm fiber laser diode, causing interruption of hemorrhoidal flow. This procedure is repeated circumferentially, following the clockwise positions. Results: Between 2011 and 2014, 55 patients underwent the Hemorrhoidal LASER Procedure technique for hemorrhoidal disease grades I, II and III. There was no need for anesthesia and only two patients required sedation for the procedure. The overall satisfaction rate was 89%, with symptom resolution in 84% and a decrease of at least one grade in hemorrhoidal disease in 80% of cases. Conclusion: Hemorrhoidal LASER Procedure is a painless outpatient technique that does not require anesthesia, in addition to being safe and easy to perform. It is effective in reducing symptoms and complications of the hemorrhoidal disease grades I and II, with high satisfaction rates.

RESUMO Introdução: A doença hemorroidária está associada a teoria vascular de hiperfluxo arterial causando dilatações nos plexos hemorroidários e, consequentemente, hiperplasia e congestão venosa. A técnica HeLP promove a obliteração dos ramos terminais da artéria retal superior, sem a necessidade de anestesia, através da eletrofulguração com fibra de diiodo LASER.O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever os resultados de 55 pacientes com doença hemorroidária tratados pela técnica HeLP. Método: Sem a necessidade de anestesia, as arteríolas terminais da artéria retal superior são identificadas através de um transdutor doppler (20mhz probe de 3 mm) locado em um proctoscópio especialmente desenhado. Após a identificação, promove-se a eletrofulguração arteriolar através de uma fibra de 980 nm de diiodo LASER, ocasionando interrupção do hiperfluxo hemorroidário. Este procedimento é repetido circunferencialmente, seguindo-se as posições das horas de um relógio. Resultados: Entre 2011 e 2014, 55 pacientes foram submetidos a técnica HeLP para doença hemorroidária de graus I, II e III. Nenhum paciente utilizou anestesia e apenas dois necessitaram sedação para a realização do procedimento. O índice de satisfação global atingiu 89%, houve resolução dos sintomas em 84% e diminuição de ao menos um grau, na doença hemorroidária, em 80% dos casos. Conclusão: HeLP é uma técnica ambulatorial e indolor, que não utiliza qualquer anestesia, é segura e fácil de ser realizada. Eficiente para reduzir sintomas e complicações da doença hemorroidária graus I e II, com índice de satisfação elevada.

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In the setting of Hemorrhoidal Disease treatment, the option of conventional hemorrhoidectomy is highly effective, but it is still associated with postoperative pain and discomfort. For this reason, technical alternatives have been developed in order to reduce complications and to provide better postoperative recovery. To accomplish this aim, non-excisional techniques such as stapled hemorrhoidectomy and Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal ligation have been introduced into clinical practice with high expectations. The aim of this article is to revise the literature about transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization technique in the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, looking into its evolution, results and possible benefits over other modalities of surgical treatment. The literature review showed that Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal dearterialization is a safe and effective method to treat grades II to IV hemorrhoidal disease. Outcomes in patients presenting prolapse are satisfactory and the association of anopexy is an important aspect of this operation. Anal physiology disturbances are rarely observed and mainly transitory. This technique is an excellent option for every patient, especially in those with previous anal surgeries and in patients with previous alterations of fecal continence, when an additional procedure might represent a risk of definitive incontinence.

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La desarterialización hemorroidal es una técnica desarrollada en la última década, que consiste en la ligadura de la arteria hemorroidal a través de un proctoscopio que contiene un Doppler, con la subsecuente pexia de la mucosa. Objetivo: Analizar la factibilidad de la generalización de este procedimiento, mencionando sus ventajas y posibles desventajas en la utilización del mismo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo en el cual se incluyeron 41 pacientes (20 masculinos y 21 femeninas) en edades entre 23 y 55 años, con hemorroides II, III sintomáticas y IV sin síntomas de defecación obstruida, intervenidos en el Servicio de Cirugía 2 del Hospital Domingo Luciani y en la Unidad de Colon, Recto y Ano del Centro Clínico Leopoldo Aguerrevere, desde junio de 2012 hasta marzo de 2014. La técnica consiste en la ligadura de las ramas terminales de las arterias hemorroidales en radiales 1, 3, 5, 7,9 y 11. El tiempo promedio del procedimiento fue de 39.26 minutos. El seguimiento de los pacientes se realizó a la semana, a los quince días, al mes y a los 3 meses, valorando satisfacción de la técnica en base a dolor, reducción del prolapso y complicaciones. Resultados: Se logró el seguimiento de 41 pacientes en consulta, el 48.8% con rango de edad entre 31-40 años, 61% con hemorroides III, 27% hemorroides II y el 12% hemorroides IV. Durante el procedimiento quirúrgico se realizaron 6 pexias en el 80.5%. Los plicomas se resecaron en todos los pacientes que lo presentaban. Los síntomas referidos en los primeros 7 días en forma individual o asociado a otro síntoma fueron tenesmo 68.3%, molestia perianal en 39%, dolor moderado en 21.9%, dolor intenso en 14.6%, dolor leve y sangrado en 9.7% y trombosis en 2.4%, igualmente 14.6% no refirieron ninguna sintomatología. Al relacionar la exéresis de los plicomas con el dolor perianal observamos dolor intenso en 15.4% de los pacientes a quienes se le retiraron los plicomas y en el 25% de los pacientes a quien no se le realizó exéresis. El grado de satisfacción de la técnica en el post operatorio inmediato es bueno en 39% y muy bueno en 34%, solo fue malo en 3%. Al aplicar una escala de visualización análoga del dolor se observa una tendencia progresiva en los controles sucesivos en EVA 0-1 19.5% a los 15 días, 78% a los 30 días y 85.3% a los 90 días. En los pacientes sometidos a manometría anorrectal se evidencio un incremento en las presiones de reposo. El 83% se reintegró a sus actividades habituales en promedio a las 3 semanas del postoperatorio. No se presentaron complicaciones mayores, el prolapso de algún paquete hemorroidal se presentó en el 29.4% de los pacientes. Conclusiones: THD es un método seguro, poco invasivo, con buenos resultados para el tratamiento de pacientes, bien seleccionados, con hemorroides II, III y IV. Se deben realizar futuros ensayos controlados comparando con otros procedimientos, para demostrar la ventaja real y definir las indicaciones adecuadas realizando pruebas fisiológicas, además de llevar un control a largo plazo(AU)

Hemorrhoid dearterialisation is a technique developed in the last decade, consisting of ligation of hemorrhoidal artery through a proctoscope which contains a Doppler, with the subsequent mucosal pexy. Objective: To analyze the feasibility of the generalization of this procedure, mentioning its advantages and possible disadvantages in the use of the same. Methods: We conducted a descriptive study which included 41 patients (20 male and 21 female) ages between 23 and 55 years, with II, symptomatic III and IV haemorrhoids without symptoms of obstructed defecation, operated in the service of Surgery 2 of the Hospital Domingo Luciani and Unit of Colon, Rectum and Anus at the Centro Clínico Leopoldo Aguerrevere, from June 2012 to March 2014. The technique involves the ligation of terminal branches of the hemorrhoidal arteries in radial 1, 3, 5, 7.9 and 11. The average time of the procedure was 39.26 minutes. The follow-up of the patients was carried out a week, fifteen days, a month and three months, assessing satisfaction of the technique based on pain, reduction of prolapse and complications. Results: Were follow-up 41 patients in consultation, the 48.8% with age range between 31-40 years, 61% with hemorrhoids III, 27% hemorrhoid II and 12% hemorrhoid IV. During the surgical procedure were 6 pexy the 80.5%. The plicomas be resected in all patients presenting with it. The symptoms referred to in the first 7 days individually or associated to other symptoms were tenesmus 68.3%, 39%, moderate in 21.9 pain perianal discomfort %, severe pain in 14.6%, bleeding and mild pain in 9.7% and thrombosis in 2.4%, also 14.6% not reported any symptoms. To relate the resection of plicomas with perianal pain it was observed severe pain in 15.4% of the patients resected to 25% of patients not resected. Immediate postoperative satisfaction was good at 39 % and very good at 34 %, it was just bad at 3 %. To apply a scale of analog display of pain there is a progressive tendency in the successive controls at 0-1 19.5% at 15 days, 30 days 78% and 85.3% at 90 days. In patients undergoing anorectal manometry were demonstrated an increase in resting pressures. 83% returned to their usual activities on average at 3 weeks of the postoperative period. There were no major complications, some package hemorrhoidal prolapse was presented at the 29.4% of the patients. Conclusions: THD is a safe method, minimally invasive, with good results in the treatment of well selected patients with hemorrhoids II, III and IV. Future controlled trials comparing with other procedures, to demonstrate the real advantage and define appropriate physiological indications, as well as to control long-term studies should be performed(AU)

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Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal (THD) como tratamiento quirúrgico alternativo de la enfermedad hemorroidal en 250 pacientes consecutivos. Sede: Hospital Español (centro de atención de tercer nivel). Diseño: Estudio descriptivo, prospectivo, observacional y transversal. Análisis estadístico: Porcentajes como medida de resumen para variables cualitativas. Pacientes y métodos: El procedimiento THD se realizó a 116 hombres y 134 mujeres, el cual consistió en la ligadura de las ramas de la arteria rectal superior guiada por Doppler y agregando pexias de la mucosa para corrección del prolapso. Las variables a evaluar fueron: edad, género, clasificación hemorroidaria de Goligher, sintomatología preoperatoria, enfermedad anorrectal agregada, tiempo quirúrgico para la THD sola o con procedimiento agregado, dolor postoperatorio, estancia hospitalaria, complicaciones y satisfacción por escala visual análoga (EVA), regreso a la actividad normal y recurrencia de la enfermedad hemorroidal. El seguimiento de todos los pacientes fue por un año postoperatorio. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 42.8 años. De acuerdo con la clasificación de Goligher, la mayoría (140 (56%) correspondieron a grado II; a grado III fueron 89 (36%), y grado IV fueron 21 (8%). La sintomatología preoperatoria fue sangrado, prolapso y prurito en 101 (40%), únicamente prolapso en 86 (34%) y sangrado en 63 (25%). Sólo 22 pacientes (8.8%) de la serie con cuadro inflamatorio agudo. Las enfermedades agregadas fueron: fístula anal simple en 11, fístula profunda en 7, fisura anal en 19 y rectocele sintomático en 3. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 28 minutos al realizar la THD sola y de 35 minutos al agregarle un procedimiento anorrectal complementario. El dolor postoperatorio reportó, según EVA, 0-1 en 183 (73%), 2-3 en 47 (19%), 4-5 en 15 (6%), 6-7 en 5 (2%); 183 (73%) pacientes no requirieron analgesia. La estancia hospitalaria fue menor a 24 horas en 183 (73%) y por más de 24 horas en 67 (27%). El grado de satisfacción del paciente con base en EVA fue: 8-10 en 224 pacientes (89.6%), 6-7 en 12 (4.8), 4-5 en 9 (3.6%) y 1-3 en 5 (2%). El 22% presentó complicaciones menores, hubo prolapso y sangrado recurrente en 13 pacientes (5.2%); 220 (88%) regresaron a sus actividades normales en un promedio de 3 días. Conclusión: La desarterialización hemorroidal transanal parece ser un método valido para el tratamiento no excisional de la enfermedad hemorroidal, siendo efectivo, seguro y con baja incidencia de complicaciones.

Objective: To assess the results of transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) as alternative surgical treatment to hemorrhoidal disease in 250 consecutive patients. Settin: Hospital Español (Third level Health Care Center). Design: Descriptive, prospective, observational, and cross-sectional study. Statistical analysis: Percentages as summary measure for qualitative variables. Patients and methods: The THD procedure was performed in 116 men and 134 women; it consisted in ligating the branches of the superior rectal artery, Doppler-guided, and adding mucosal pexis to correct the prolapse. Analyzed variables were: age, gender, Goligher's hemorrhoidal grading, preoperative symptomatology, aggregated anal disease, surgical time for the THD alone or with an added procedure, postsurgical pain, in-hospital stay, complications, and satisfactoriness based on the analog visual scale (AVS), return to normal activities, recurrence of hemorrhoidal disease. All patients were followed for 1 year after surgery. Results: Average age was of 42.8 years. According to Goligher's classification, most patients, 140 (56%), corresponded to grade II, to grade III pertained 89 (36%), and grade IV with 21 (8%). Preoperative symptomatology included bleeding, prolapse, and pruritus in 101 (40%), only prolapse in 86 (34%), and bleeding in 63 (25%). Only 22 (8.8%) patients of the series coursed with acute inflammatory symptom. Aggregated diseases were: simple anal fistula in 11, deep fistula in 7, anal fissure in 19, symptomatic rectocele in 3. Average surgical time was of 28 min when performing THD alone, and of 35 min when adding a complementary anorectal procedure. Post-surgical pain according to AVS was 0-1 in 183 (73%), 2-3 in 47 (19%), 4-5 in 15 (6%), 6-7 in 5 (2%); 183 (73%) patients did not require analgesia. In-hospital stay below 24 hours in 183 (73%) patients and more than 24 hours in 67 (27%). The degree of satisfactoriness of the patient based on AVS was: 8-10 in 224 (89.6%), 6-7 in 12 (4.8), 4-5 in 9 (3.6%), and 1-3 in 5 (2%). Minor complications occurred in 22% of patients, recurrent prolapse and bleeding occurred in 13 (5.2%) patients; 220 (88%) returned to their daily activities in an average of 3 days. Conclusion: THD seems to be a valid method for the nonexcisional treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, being effective, safe, with a low incidence of complications.