Introduction:

The efficacy of Rubber band ligation (RBL) for grade–2 haemorrhoids was evaluated in the current era when newer office–based procedures are threatening its existence.

Methods:

Data of 95patientswho underwentRBL were collected over 2 years. Baron band ligator was used to ligate 2 haemorrhoids at a time. Analysis was done using SPSS Version 20.0. P–value <0.05 will be considered as significant.

Results:

Bleeding (95%), discharge (30.3%) and pain & irritation (12.6% each) were the presenting symptoms. Post–procedure 39.5% had discomfort, 20.17% had pain and 13.45% had bleedingand majority of them did not require any analgesia and returned to work the next day.90% of the patient assessed the treatment modality as excellent.There was significant difference between occurrence of bleeding, pain and irritation at presentation, at 2 weeks, 1 month and 6 months.

Conclusion:

RBL for grade–2 haemorrhoids is a safe, simple and cost–effective modality even in the face of newer office–based procedures