Surgical Procedure: Is it the Most Effective Way to Remove Hemorrhoids?
Are you experiencing severe pain due to hemorrhoids? Are you seriously considering having them removed through surgery? Think twice. Many patients have been cured using techniques which do not require surgical intervention. It pays off to invest more time in educating yourself about the different options you have.
To help you decide which procedure might be suitable in your case, below is a short description to the most popular procedures that are being performed for the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoidectomy
In this procedure, the hemorrhoids will be cut away from the anus by making incisions around the affected area. Depending on the preference of the patient, he/she can be given local or general anesthesia. In the majority of the cases, patients are usually sent home on the same day. However, since the procedure is done in a very sensitive part of the body and stitches are often required for “faster” healing, in most cases complete recovery takes up to two months. There are also reports of damage of the anal sphincter which controls the release of gas and feces, the damage of which causes fecal incontinence (inability to control bowels).
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
This procedure is also known as the Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids or the PPH Procedure. The prolapsed hemorrhoidal tissue will be cut away while the remaining tissue will be restored to its original position by using a stapling device. The stapling technique will cut off the blood supply to the remaining tissue, thus, causing it to shrink and eventually dry out. This method is known to have fewer complications than the hemorrhoidectomy. However there are also risks that have to be considered before deciding for this procedure:
- Healthy tissues could also be pushed to the device causing damage to the rectal wall;
- Causes of pelvic sepsis have been reported after the surgery;
- According to a study, there is a higher rate of recurrence compared to the conventional removal surgery;
Rubber band Litigation
As the name implies, this method uses a rubber band to cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoidal tissue which eventually causes the tissue to dry out and die.
Laser Surgery
The hemorrhoidal tissue is excised using a laser beam. This procedure is less painful and allows for fast healing. However, it is highly important that the surgeon perform this surgery with precision as it could have detrimental effects to the anal wall that could damage other tissues.
Sclerotherapy
In this procedure, chemicals are used to vaporize the unwanted hemorrhoidal tissues by injecting a chemical substance around the blood vessel where the blood to the affected tissue flows. This technique causes the hemorrhoidal tissue to shrink and eventually die.
Less Invasive – Less Effective?
Statistics show that patients who underwent less invasive treatments, such as the laser surgery or rubber band litigation are more prone to recurrence than those who had a hemorrhoidectomy. However, considering the very long recovery period for the hemorrhoidectomy, almost 90% of the patients consider hemorrhoidectomy as their last resort.
Less Painful, Effective and Affordable Treatment Options
Nowadays, the natural method for healing hemorrhoids is gaining more and more popularity as it is more affordable and entails much lesser risks than any surgical procedure. Natural techniques are less painful and can be as effective as other medical interventions if performed properly. Considering the side effects of a surgical procedure, patients now opt to a different approach in treating hemorrhoids. Many patients have been cured by using Holly Hayden’s bestselling guide for hemorrhoid treatment – the H Miracle. In this guide, she explains how to cure hemorrhoids using natural methods such as ancient Chinese techniques in combination with modern science.
