?WHICH IS BETTER FOR HEMORRHOIDS: SURGERY OR LASER

FIRST, WE SHOULD KNOW: WHAT ARE HEMORRHOIDS?

Hemorrhoids are protruding and swollen veins in the lower part of the rectum and in the anus that are formed due to several causes, the most important of which is the exertion of the intestines or as a result of severe pressure on these veins that is caused by factors such as pregnancy or weightlifting. They are divided into internal and external hemorrhoids, and each is comprised of four degrees. The treatment of the first and second degrees could be achieved by using topical medications, but surgical intervention is a necessity in the third and fourth degrees. Hemorrhoids are one of the most common diseases, as it affects almost half of the adult population.

Throughout history, there were many ways to treat hemorrhoids between stapling, ligation, and sclerotherapy, and the most prominent way was by surgical intervention, but recently there has been a breakthrough in the treatment of hemorrhoids as laser technology emerged.

The difference between laser hemorrhoid treatment and traditional surgery:

FIRST: TRADITIONAL SURGERY:

The surgery is done by making incisions in the tissues that are located around the hemorrhoids, then tying the vein inside the hemorrhoids to prevent bleeding. After that, the hemorrhoids are removed and the surgical wound area is sutured while keeping it open and placing a bandage on the wound or what is known as a surgical wick. This surgery is usually done under the effect of general anesthesia, and it takes more than an hour. After the surgery, the patient has to stay in the hospital for a period of time before being discharged to go home.

Post-traditional surgery:

The most difficult thing that the patient experiences after the traditional surgery is the severe pain, which lasts for several weeks. Even with the help of painkillers, the pain remains to be unbearable, in addition to a possibility of many complications to happen such as:

Urine retention sensation.

Uncontrolled defecation.

Infection in the surgical area.

Obstruction in the anus.

Bleeding

Narrowing of the anus.

Rectal prolapse.

SECOND: TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS USING LASER:

Unlike traditional surgery, when using laser technology, the surgeon does not make any incisions in the anal region. Instead, the surgeon uses a laser catheter made of fibers into the hemorrhoids, and the device sends laser pulses that destroy blood vessels and shrink them.

Unlike traditional surgery, laser treatment does not require general anesthesia, but spinal and sometimes local anesthesia is administered depending on the case. Also, the patient is discharged from the hospital in a couple of hours after the operation, besides many other advantages such as:

There is no pain post-operation, and if there is any, it is very minimal and for a short period of time.

The recovery period does not require more than two days, after which the patient returns to their normal life.

No bleeding during or after the surgery.

The duration of the surgery does not exceed 10 minutes

None of the complications that are possible after a traditional surgery occurs with the laser approach.

The success rate of the operation is up to 99%.

Thus, laser treatment avoids many serious complications, from which recovery may take months after the surgery. At Hemocure, you will find the best international laser technologies for the treatment of anorectal diseases, including hemorrhoids.