Modified procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids: Lower recurrence, higher satisfaction

Table 2 Comparison of visual analog score for pain between the Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy, procedure of prolapse and hemorrhoids, and modified procedure of prolapse and hemorrhoids groups

Variable	MMH, n = 381	PPH, n = 321	M-PPH, n = 461	P value1
First defecation	5 (4-6)	3 (2-6)	4 (3-7)	< 0.001
Day 1	3 (2-6)	2 (1-5)	3 (2-7)	< 0.001
Day 3	3 (2-5)	2 (1-4)	2 (2-5)	< 0.001
Day 5	2 (2-5)	1 (1-3)	2 (2-5)	< 0.001

¹Among each group at each time period after operation, the differences were statistically significant. Visual analog scale scores are expressed as medians (ranges). MMH: Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy; M-PPH: Modified procedure of prolapse and hemorrhoids; PPH: Procedure of prolapse and hemorrhoids.