Stapled hemorrhoidopexy, also known as stapled hemorrhoidectomy, is a surgery that uses a stapling device to remove hemorrhoidal tissue.

Doctors recommend this procedure for patients whose hemorrhoids have prolapsed or become abnormally large, or for patients who have shown little or no improvement with nonsurgical treatment.

This hemorrhoid surgery requires no external incision. Instead, hemorrhoidal tissue is lifted into a ring of tissues with sutures and a stapler removes the hemorrhoids, effectively cutting off blood flow to the tissue.

Patients who have stapled hemorrhoidopexy performed typically experience less pain than those who undergo traditional hemorrhoid surgery.

They may also experience less bleeding, swelling, and itching around the anus and inside the rectum. Additionally, stapled hemorrhoidopexy may reduce the chance of incontinence after the procedure.