Which surgery is the best solution for Hemorrhoids?

The surgical treatment of hemorrhoids depends upon the severity and the patient’s choice. The best colorectal surgeons at SMILES outlined six different surgeries to remove hemorrhoids that you must know about.

1.  Rubber Band Ligation

This is a procedure used for treating bleeding or prolapsed hemorrhoids. A surgeon will place a rubber band at the base of hemorrhoids.

2. Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is one of the most common methods used to treat internal hemorrhoids. This procedure involves the surgeon injecting a solution into the tissue which leads to the formation of scar tissue.

3. Hemorrhoidectomy

A hemorrhoidectomy is the most effective surgical treatment to remove internal or external hemorrhoids that are severe. Small incisions or cuts are made in the tissue around hemorrhoid and the swollen vein inside the hemorrhoid is tied to prevent bleeding and then the hemorrhoid is removed.

4. Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy

This is a surgical procedure used to treat prolapsed hemorrhoids that are abnormally enlarged. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is also a procedure that should be performed when the patient is given local anesthesia.

5. Coagulation Therapy

Coagulation therapy (also called infrared coagulation) is a medical procedure used to treat small and medium-sized hemorrhoids. This infrared coagulation therapy is only for treating internal hemorrhoids.

6. Laser Surgery

Laser treatment for piles is the most effective and advanced procedure. It is a daycare procedure that offers various advantages when compared to the other methods. Laser surgery will also be performed under general anesthesia.

All the above types of hemorrhoid surgery involve safe procedures that can also treat prolapsed and thrombosed hemorrhoids effectively.