The early postoperative complications were as follows, for the historical versus the study group: no complications (24 patients versus. 36, p=0.02);severe pain (7 versus 12, p=0.30);bleeding (1 versus 2);urinary retention (18 versus 1, p<0.0001);infection (0 versus 0);faecal impaction (0 versus 1). Late complications were as follows, (historical versus study group): skin tags (21 versus 17, p=0.70);fissure (3 versus 2, p=1.0);fistula ( 1 versus 1);stenosis (0 versus 1);anal incontinence (2 versus 1). 42 patients (84%) of the study group were completely satisfied with their treatment and 45 (90%) achieved normal home activities from the third postoperative day.