Table 1.
Patients’ baseline characteristics (n=73)
| Characteristic | Laser hemorrhoidoplasty group (n=30) | Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy group (n=43) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 43.5 (32–88) | 42 (22–76) | 0.180 |
| Female sex | 23 (76.7) | 35 (81.4) | 0.420 |
| Smoking status | 1 (3.3) | 2 (4.7) | 0.630 |
| Anticoagulation | 2 (6.7) | 0 (0) | 0.170 |
| Previous hemorrhoid surgerya | 5 (16.7) | 6 (14.0) | 0.500 |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index score | 1 (1–2) | 0.47±0.9 | 0.065 |
| Grade of hemorrhoids | 0.085 | ||
| I | 0 (0) | 4 (9.3) | |
| II | 7 (23.3) | 14 (32.6) | |
| III | 16 (53.4) | 14 (32.6) | |
| IV | 7 (23.3) | 11 (25.6) | |
| No. of hemorrhoids | <0.001 | ||
| 1 | 0 (0) | 12 (27.9) | |
| 2 | 1 (3.3) | 12 (27.9) | |
| 3 | 18 (60.0) | 18 (41.9) | |
| 4 | 11 (36.7) | 1 (2.3) |
Values are presented as median (range), number (%), or mean±standard deviation.
aIncludes banding and excisional hemorrhoidectomy.