Is stapled hemorrhoidopexy safe for the male homosexual patient? Report of a case

Scientific paper - Case study

• Author: Tihomir Kekez
• Author: Krešimir Bulić
• Author: Dubravko Smuđ
• Author: Mate Majerović
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; School of Medicine
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Clinical Medical Sciences

Abstract (english)

Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is becoming a widely accepted surgical treatment for third- and fourth-degree hemorrhoids because it is associated with much less postoperative pain than open hemorrhoidectomy. After the procedure, a circular line of staples is left in the anal canal; therefore, there is a risk of penile injury or condom damage during anal intercourse, which increases the risk of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases. We report the case of a male homosexual patient who engaged in anal intercourse after recovering from a stapled hemorrhoidopexy, resulting in condom damage. We did not consider this possibility and neglected to discuss the issue with the patient. With an estimated 2.5% of the general population being exclusive, male homosexuals, it is necessary to inform such patients to refrain from anal intercourse after hemorrhoidopexy, although there are no reports stating how long this restraint should last.

• Keywords (english): Homosexuality, Male; Hemorrhoids - surgery; Sutures - adverse effects; Adult; Condoms; Equipment Failure; Humans; Male; Sexual Behavior
• Language: english
• Publication type: Scientific paper - Case study
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review
• Publication version: Accepted version
• Journal title: Surgery Today
• Numbering: vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 335-337
• p-ISSN: 0941-1291
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-006-3378-3
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:105:633537
• Publication: 2007-04
• Document URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-006-3378-3
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-03-28 08:42:25