Hemorrhoidectomy

Indication:

Hemorrhoids (piles) – abnormal swollen veins that develop in the anal canal. Mostly they are small and have no symptoms, but they can become painful and inflamed. There may be bleeding when you pass stool or a sensation of something pushing out the anus when you strain.

Procedure:

Multiple techniques exist when dealing with hemorrhoids. It may involve cutting away the swollen veins or alternatively banding the hemorrhoidal veins. Your surgeon will discuss which operation is appropriate for you.

Possible complications:

A small chance that the external anal sphincter muscle can be damaged/injured during the procedure. This may cause weakness (loss of muscle tone) with possible leaking of wind (flatulence) or stool. This mostly improves after some time, but Kegel exercises (exercises to improve your pelvic floor muscle strength) can help speed up the recovery.
The wound may take a long time to heal. It may also develop into a chronic anal tear which can be very painful.
Later complications may occur such as an anal stricture or narrowing of the anal opening.
Hemorrhoids can recur because this is a problem that develops over a long time and indicates poor bowel habits that need addressing. Your surgeon will discuss with you further.

Duration:

Approximately 45-60 minutes.