Age and Grade III hemorrhoids are associated with a higher likelihood of choosing hemorrhoidectomy as the initial treatment

Patients with grade III hemorrhoids were more likely to choose hemorrhoidectomy as the initial treatment compared to grade II. Additionally, younger patients (18-30 and 31-50 age groups) were more likely to opt for hemorrhoidectomy as the initial treatment compared to older patients. However, there were no significant differences in the time to hemorrhoidectomy based on age or hemorrhoid grade for patients who initially underwent medical or office-based procedures.