Models in the portfolio2024 · Jin L et al.
LHP vs rubber band ligation
Laser hemorrhoidoplasty vs. rubber band ligation: a randomized trial comparing 2 mini-invasive treatment for grade II hemorrhoids
BMC surgery
Randomised trial · 70 patients · Grade II haemorrhoids · Single centre
Findings: LHP resulted in less pain, bleeding, and discomfort during the first two weeks, with an earlier return to normal activities.
Points to consider: Recurrence at one year did not differ significantly. These grade II results do not establish superiority for all types of haemorrhoids.
Device & relevance: LEONARDO DUAL 45 (biolitec), 980 + 1470 nm, explicitly named in the methods.
DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02425-z
Procedure evidence2020 · Poskus T et al.
LHP, mucopexy, and excisional haemorrhoidectomy
Results of the double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing laser hemorrhoidoplasty with sutured mucopexy and excisional hemorrhoidectomy
International journal of colorectal disease
Randomised trial · 121 patients · Grade II–III haemorrhoids · Single centre
Findings: LHP was less painful than excision. Return to activity: 15 days after LHP, 22 after mucopexy, and 30 after excision.
Points to consider: Recurrence requiring treatment at one year: LHP 10%, mucopexy 22%, excision 0%. Recovery comfort should be considered alongside durability of results.
Device & relevance: 1470 nm diode laser; this summary does not assume equivalence across all biolitec models.
DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03460-6
