Hemorrhoids Laser Surgery
If there is a choice, hemorrhoids
patients will not opt for surgery as a solution to their
problem. There are many horror stories of the excruciating pain
of the surgery and the long recuperating period. There are five
types of hemorrhoid surgery. Three are used for external
hemorrhoids- hemorrhoidectomy, laser coagulation or infrared
photocoagulation. Injection sclerotherapy and rubber band
ligation are used for internal hemorrhoids. These hemorrhoids
are not curable with ointments and other non surgical methods.
The help of laser surgery is needed for getting rid of these
hemorrhoids.
What is Hemorrhoids laser
surgery?
Hemorrhoids laser surgery is a process where skilled
surgeons use laser light with pinpoint accuracy. In this
process the unwanted hemorrhoid is simply vaporized or excised.
The laser beam is infinitely small, which allows precision and
accuracy. This helps in usually rapid and unimpaired healing.
Earlier, Laser coagulation was applied which involved an
electric current being applied to the hemorrhoid through an
electrode probe. The hemorrhoid went through a chemical
reaction that stopped blood flow to the hemorrhoid and allows
the swollen tissue to shrink. But now Surgeons are using the
sophisticated laser in Hemorrhoids laser surgery. This laser
provides pinpoint accuracy for vaporizing or removing various
types of hemorrhoids.
What are the advantages of
Hemorrhoids laser surgery
Hemorrhoids laser surgery results in less discomfort. The
use of medication is also decreased and the healing process is
much faster. Usually a hospital stay is not required and the
patient is released in few hours. The laser is inherently
therapeutic and targets the sealing off nerves and tiny blood
vessels. This is done with the help of an invisible light. Post
operative discomfort is also something the patient is relieved
of, as by sealing superficial nerve endings patients the
discomfort is minimum. The proctologist closes the tiny blood
vessels, which enables the operation in a controlled and
bloodless environment. The entire procedure is comparatively
less painful and uncomfortable for both the patient and the
doctor. The procedure is much quicker, which is a relief for
both the doctor and the patient. Hemorrhoids laser surgery is
used alone or in combination with other modalities.
Side effects of Hemorrhoids
laser surgery
Even Hemorrhoids laser surgery has certain side effects
like- Infection, under correction and over correction.
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