1. Haemorrhoid Rubber Band Ligation Technique: Disposable Instrumentation Vs. Resuable Instrumentation
R. De Falco et al
Special Department of Surgical Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, “Frederico II” Naples.
Riv. It. Colonproct. 1995;14:97-102
Method
- Haemorrhoid patients were either treated with KilRoid™ or a Barron-Mc Givney reusable ligator.
- 179 patients with grade 2-3 haemorrhoids were treated with 479 rubber band ligations
Results
- Authors conclusion:The cost-safety ratio is better with KilRoid™, because it protects the patient, the operator and the nursing staff from unwanted infections(One treatment with Barron costs 19.560 ITL and with KilRoid™ 21.200 ITL)
- After six-months follow-up there was no difference in terms of recurrence rate or complication rate.
2. Hemorrhoid banding using videoendoscopic anoscopy and a single-handed ligator: an effective, inexpensive alternative to endoscopic band ligation.
Dickey W et al.
Department of Gastroenterology, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Jul;95(7):1714-6
Method
- 39 patients – grade 2 or 3 haemorrhoids
- Videoendoscopy anoscopy performed to give better and enlarged view of haemorrhoids (including photographic record if required)
- Banding performed using KilRoid™ – 1, 2 or 3 haemorrhoids
Results
- 34/39 (87%) had no recurrence of bleeding
- Authors conclusion: Using videoendoscopic anoscopy and Kilroid™ is an effective method that offers considerable cost advantages compared to using endoscopic band ligation