Hemorrhoidectomy
This is the most common procedure and involves the removal of the hemorrhoid. While it is predominately invasive, the patient having the surgery will be given a choice between a local anesthesia (in which you are fully awake, but somewhat relaxed and numb around the area to be worked on), or a general anesthesia (you are put to sleep for a short period of time). The procedure itself is relatively quick and easy. The surgeon will make a few incisions around the anal area to remove the hemorrhoids. While the surgery is easy, the recovery is not without its limitations. Since the incisions are in a relatively sensitive area, precautions must be strictly adhered to in order to help the recovery process.
Rubber Band Legation
For someone who is suffering from second degree hemorrhoids there is another alternative that doesn’t include any incisions. Rubber Band Legation is a procedure in which the doctor places a small)-ring type band, which is approximately 1mm in diameter, around the hemorrhoidal tissue. The blood flow then ceases to flow causing the hemorrhoid to shrivel up and eventually fall off. This can happen anywhere between 7 to 10 days.
Sclerotherapy
This type of surgery is most commonly used for internal, bleeding hemorrhoids. During this type of procedure the surgeon will inject a hardening solution, often referred to as scleroscant, into the base of the hemorrhoid itself. After about 7 to 10 days the shriveled up hemorrhoid should then fall off during a bowel movement.
Infrared coagulation
An infrared coagulation is the surgical procedure most asked for in the removal of hemorrhoids. It is generally an office type procedure and is quite fast and problem free. The doctor uses a device that creates an intense beam of infrared light which creates scar tissue on, and around, the hemorrhoid. This scar tissue does two things. First, it blocks off blood flow to the hemorrhoid causing it shrivel up and fall off. Second, the scar tissue prevents other veins in the anal cavity from bulging. Most small hemorrhoids can be treated with this type of infrared, or laser, surgery. However, only one hemorrhoid at a time can be removed in this way with a 10 to 14 day wait in between removals.
Most of these hemorrhoid surgeries are safe and free from any type of problems. Nevertheless, like all surgeries, there are risks involved such as bleeding, infections, and reactions to anesthesia or other medications. Taking precautions and care after your surgery will help reduce any risks and ease the recovery process.
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