Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy

Summary

Stapled haemorrhoidopexy is recommended as a possible treatment for people with prolapsed internal haemorrhoids if:

• it is carried out with a circular stapler designed for treating haemorrhoids in this way
• surgery is considered to be a suitable treatment for their condition.

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• TA128 Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: guidance
• TA128 Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: guidance (MS Word format)
• TA128 Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: quick reference guide

For patients, carers and the public

• TA128 Haemorrhoidopexy wedi'i styffylu fel triniaeth ar gyfer clwy'r marchogion: deall canllawiau NICE (fformat MS Word)
• TA128 Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)
• TA128 Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: understanding NICE guidance

Background information

• 2007/053 NICE recommends stapled haemorrhoidopexy for the treatment of prolapsed haemorrhoids

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: audit criteria
• Haemorrhoid - stapled haemorroidopexy: costing statement