Hemorrhoidectomy according to Milligan-Morgan

  1. Inspection and confirmation of the indication

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    Inspection and confirmation of the indication

    After palpation of the anal canal, inspection and confirmation of the indication follow. Careful insertion of the anal retractor.

    Tip: If the sphincter is very tight, gentle dilation should be performed before inserting the retractor.

  2. Preparation of the hemorrhoidal cushion

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    Preparation of the hemorrhoidal cushion

    The hemorrhoidal cushion is grasped with a Kocher clamp and luxated outward. Using the electrocautery (e.g., electric needle), the preparation of the hemorrhoid begins from the outside, distinctly lateral to the linea ano cutanea. Then, a radial incision is made proximally just above the linea dentata. Simultaneously, the hemorrhoidal tissue is dissected from the underlying internal anal sphincter muscle, ensuring the muscle is completely preserved.

Transfixion ligature at the base and excision of the hemorrhoid

After proximal ligation of the hemorrhoidal artery and resection of the dissected hemorrhoidal tiss

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