A Review on Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Complications of Mixed Hemorrhoid Surgery

Abstract

Anorectal diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and perianal abscesses are common clinical conditions suffered by large population of patients. The primary treatment for this condition is surgery. However, patients often time suffered from various postoperative complications such as urinary retention, bleeding, pain, and edema significantly impact patient recovery and daily life. Western medicine is considered as first line treatment in many countries to overcome this situation. However, the side effects are major limitations. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in preventing and treating postoperative complications of anorectal diseases due to its simplicity, minimal adverse effects, and significant efficacy. This manuscript discusses the definition of mixed hemorrhoids, the TCM etiology and pathogenesis, the causes of postoperative complications, and summarizes the unique methods of TCM in treating these complications, advocating for an integrated approach of internal and external treatment, and syndrome differentiation. This approach can effectively prevent postoperative complications of mixed hemorrhoids, improve patient health, and highlight the unique role of TCM in developing new paradigms for postoperative care in anorectal diseases, which is of great significance.