Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2024; 16(3): 731-739
Published online Mar 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.731
Analysis of factors impacting postoperative pain and quality of life in patients with mixed hemorrhoids: A retrospective study
Xiao-Wen Sun, Jing-Yi Xu, Chang-Zhen Zhu, Si-Jia Li, Lu-Jia Jin, Zhi-Dong Zhu
Xiao-Wen Sun, Chang-Zhen Zhu, Si-Jia Li, Lu-Jia Jin, Zhi-Dong Zhu, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tsinghua University Affiliated Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
Jing-Yi Xu, Surgical Department, Tsinghua University Affiliated Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
Co-first authors: Xiao-Wen Sun and Jing-Yi Xu.
Author contributions: Sun XW, Xu JY, and Zhu ZD proposed the concept of this study, Zhu CZ participated in the data collection work, and Sun XW and Xu JY drafted the initial draft; Li SJ and Jin LJ contributed to the formal analysis of this study, while Zhu ZD conducted guiding research, methodology, and visualization; Xu JY validated the study, and all authors participated in the study and jointly reviewed and edited the manuscript; Sun XW and Xu JY have made equal contributions to this work as co-first authors.
Institutional review board statement: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Tsinghua University Affiliated Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We declare that there is no disclosure of any interest relationship.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Zhi-Dong Zhu, MD, Attending Doctor, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tsinghua University Affiliated Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital, No. 168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing 102218, China. zzda02972@btch.edu.cn
Received: January 12, 2024
Peer-review started: January 12, 2024
First decision: January 31, 2024
Revised: February 5, 2024
Accepted: February 27, 2024
Article in press: February 27, 2024
Published online: March 27, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy improves postoperative quality of life in patients with mixed hemorrhoids. Factors such as age, sex, and number of surgical resections influence the outcome of the procedure. Post-surgery pain decreases over time, with complete pain disappearance observed in some patients after 14 d. Quality-of-life scores significantly improve after surgery, particularly in physical and psychological health, social relations, and surrounding environment. This study highlights the positive impact of Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy on patients' quality of life and emphasizes the importance of considering various factors during the procedure.