[Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids].

The spectrum of procedures for hemorrhoidal disease can deal with all developmental stages if carried out in a differential way. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is an effective supplement to actual conventional surgical procedures. Hemorrhoidectomies performed with the stapler were compared with segmental hemorrhoridectomies according to Milligan-Morgan as well as anoplasty according to Fansler-Arnold, and proved to be superior as regards complication rate, need for analgesics and operation time, stay in hospital and time off work. But despite the justified euphoria about this innovative method, its necessary limitations should not be disregarded.