What is Hemorrhoid Surgery?
In a haemorrhoidectomy, a laser cauterization technique is used to safely burn and remove either extensive or severely swollen veins in the anus. Alternatively, the surgeon may use a precise laser to treat haemorrhoids and avoid the nearby tissues.
Patients who need haemorrhoidectomy surgery to remove either external or internal haemorrhoids include patients who have thrombosed, strangulated, or mixed haemorrhoids; patients with a family history; someone who experienced strained bowel movements; and postural pressure for sitting for longer hours.
Types of Hemorrhoidectomy
There are two subtypes of laser haemorrhoidectomy, which include haemorrhoidal laser procedure (HeLP) and laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP). Apart from the laser method, there are four other types of Haemorrhoidectomy surgeries:
- Milligan-Morgan (open haemorrhoidectomy)
- Stapled hemorrhoidopexy
- Ferguson (closed haemorrhoidectomy)
- Infrared or electrical coagulation.
| Procedure Name | Hemorrhoidectomy |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Major Surgery |
| Type of Anaesthesia | Spinal Anaesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | 30 Minutes to 1 Hour |
| Recovery Duration | 2-4 Weeks |
Hemorrhoidectomy: Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
Pre-Surgery
The patients are appointed to pre-assessment clinical sessions to thoroughly discuss their medical condition and past medical history and determine whether the patient is medically fit for the treatment and its aesthetics.
During Hemorrhoidectomy
One or two incisions are made around the haemorrhoids based on the extent and severity of the condition, followed by the tying up of the swollen vein and promoting the stoppage of blood. Then, the surgeon removes the haemorrhoids using instruments like a scalpel, scissors, or a laser. Later, the wound is either left open to heal on its own, partially closed, or completely closed with stitches to promote faster healing.
Post-Surgical and Haemorrhoidectomy recovery
Depending on the patient’s health, they are instructed to stay in the hospital for initial recovery within the first 24 hours. Their recovery varies from person to person, but these are a few very common haemorrhoidectomy recovery tips:
- Pain and itching go away immediately post-surgery.
- Avoid heavy lifting for a week or two, based on the patient’s convenience.
- Take the doctor’s prescribed stool softeners and painkillers.
- After the first bowel movement, there can be some bleeding from the rectal area.
- The patients are usually instructed to rest for one to two weeks.
Benefits of Hemorrhoidectomy at Yashoda Hospitals
- Boosts the confidence of the patients, as it is aesthetically the best procedure.
- Reduces the chances of any rectal stenosis (prolapse) and offers the highest success rates.
- Reduces the risk of any post-surgical infection.
- Promotes quick relief from the symptoms and faster recovery due to the wound being left open to heal naturally.
- Allows the patient to go back to their routine in less than 5 days.
- Minimum to no blood loss during the surgery and post-operative pain.
- Eliminates any chances of faecal incontinence by preserving the anal sphincter functions.
- Requires very little surgical time, discharge within the same day, and fewer doctor follow-ups.
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