In this study, the investigators will use the HET Bipolar System for the treatment of Stage I and Stage II hemorrhoids, where significant tissue prolapse is not present. The hemorrhoids are treated by bipolar ligation of the superior hemorrhoidal blood supply.
Each prospective subject will be screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria at least one week prior to treatment. All patients undergoing treatment will review and sign the study Informed Consent prior to their procedure.
One to three internal hemorrhoids will be treated in one therapeutic session. The number will be based on the investigator's judgment of which quadrants are symptomatic. Evaluations will be recorded for all treated subjects immediately following treatment. Subjects will be followed at 1, 3, and 6 months post procedure unless complications are reported between scheduled follow-up dates. At each post treatment follow-up, a report will be made of pain/discomfort, bleeding, medication use, itching, presence of adverse events or complications and need for supplemental treatment. Face-to-face follow-up evaluations will include anoscopic evaluation and assessment of hemorrhoid and other relevant symptoms.
