Unmasking Doppler-Guided HAL: No Heroic Impact on Hemorrhoid Recurrence, Just Prolonged Surgery Time

In the battle against hemorrhoids, researchers dive into Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation (DG-HAL) to see if it’s the superhero against recurrences. Spoiler alert: it’s not. In a cohort of 122 hemorrhoid warriors, DG-HAL didn’t cut recurrence risks, and to make things interesting, it actually extended surgery time. The quest for the ultimate hemorrhoid remedy continues, and DG-HAL might need a sidekick for better results.