Haemorrhoids are one of the most common functional anus disorders and causes of perianal complaints and affect millions of people across the world (Sayfan 2001a,Holzheimer 2004). In most instances,haemorrhoids are treated conservatively, except when conservative measures have failed or complications, e.g. thrombosis, have occurred. Third to fourth-degree prolapsed internal haemorrhooids are the main indication warranting haemorrhoidectomy (Holzheimer 2004). There are a variety of surgical procedures used for haemorrhoidectomy, for instance, high