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SHAPE Versus Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy for Hemorrhoidal Disease

NCT07598630 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 68

Last updated 2026-05-20

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Summary

This study will be conducted at the General Surgery Department, Kasr Al-Ainy Teaching Hospital, Cairo University, on patients presenting with third- and fourth-degree hemorrhoids. Adult patients older than 18 years who fulfill the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent will be enrolled. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease, anal stenosis, colorectal malignancy, or fecal incontinence will be excluded.

All patients will undergo detailed preoperative assessment including medical and surgical history, evaluation of anal symptoms, local anorectal examination, digital rectal examination, and routine laboratory investigations.

Participants will be randomized into two groups: Group A will undergo Skin-Sparing Hemorrhoidectomy and PExy (SHAPE), while Group B will undergo conventional Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy.

Postoperatively, oral fluids will be allowed after 2 hours and normal diet resumed as tolerated. Patients will be discharged on the first postoperative day unless otherwise indicated. Follow-up visits will assess postoperative pain, complications, and surgical outcome

Conditions

  • Hemorrhoid

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Skin Sparing Hemorrhoidectomy and PExy (SHAPE)

The procedure involves the selective excision of the hemorrhoidal columns ensuring that the dissection will be initiated cranial to the dentate line, with a preserved margin of at least 5 mm from it. This approach aims to maintain anoderm integrity while effectively addressing both internal and external hemorrhoidal components Following the line of dissection, a mucopexy will be performed using Vicryl 2/0 (polyglactin 910) . This step not only ensured adequate fixation of the prolapsed mucosa but also facilitated a lifting and smoothing effect on the external cutaneous component.

PROCEDURE

Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy

A V-shaped incision is made using a cutting cautery device in the skin surrounding the base of the hemorrhoid. Then dissection in the submucousal plane will be done by cautery to strip the hemorrhoid from its bed. The dissection will be continued in the cranial direction up to the pedicle. The pedicle will be then double ligated with a 2/0 vicryl suture, and the distal part of the hemorrhoid will be excised. The same steps will be carried out regarding the other hemorrhoids ( if present), leaving a skin bridge at least one centimeter between them to avoid anal stenosis. The wound will be left open, and an external pack of gauze will be applied.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mostafa Sedky, MD · Cairo University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-24
Primary Completion
2027-01-01
Completion
2027-01-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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