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Benefits of Hemorrhoids Laser Surgery
Hemorrhoids laser surgery is the process of using a laser to apply
electrical currents to a patient’s hemorrhoidal tissue. This often
outpatient procedure helps to prohibit blood from flowing to the hemorrhoid,
thus reducing problematic symptoms. During the surgery, a laser probe
sends an electrical current to the tissue. As a result, this causes a
chemical reaction to take place that stops the blood flow to the hemorrhoid.
When blood flow is inhibited, the swollen hemorrhoid will shrink and dry up,
often eliminating the inflammation problem altogether.
Hemorrhoids laser surgery is typically used on external hemorrhoids rather than
those found internally. Because of this, the recovery from the surgery
can often be rather painful, but the time it takes for recovery to take place
is not terribly long. Regular over-the-counter creams and donut-shaped
pillows can often still be used following the treatment to aid in comfort during
the recovery period. Doctors may also prescribe special medication to
be applied after the procedure.
Because the surgery can performed in the office on an outpatient basis, and
because it is less invasive, many surgeons prefer hemorrhoids laser surgery
to other forms of treatment for hemorrhoid inflammation problems. The
laser used in the surgery is accurate and easily controlled, so doctors can
close off blood vessels with great accuracy and without the interference of
blood during the procedure.
Though there are many other treatments available, like rubber band ligation,
hemorrhoid-ectomies, stapling and injection sclerotherapy, hemorrhoid laser
surgery is a safe and relatively painless alternative to these more invasive
procedures. The surgery is becoming more and more popular with patients
and surgeons alike, and increasing technological advances are always making
lasers more accurate and easy to manipulate.
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