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I have 4 grade hemorrhoids. the doctor guesses me surgery by "longo" technique. what do you thing about this technique? what is the best advanced and
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STARR: Stapeled transanal rectal resection or starr procedure was introduced by the italian surgeon dr. Longo. It is a very good procedure when the indication is correct and when performed by a specialist. The recovery is much quicker and you would like it. Go for it!
Answered 4/15/2013
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