The mere idea of having surgery may be frightening for some people but if your doctor has suggested a laser piles surgery, do not worry, it is completely safe. Although there are many treatment options like open piles surgery, sclerotherapy, coagulation, etc., most doctors prefer laser surgery because it is safe and 100% effective in curing the disease completely.
Piles or hemorrhoids are enlarged painful blood vessels that develop inside the anus or around the anus and lower rectal area. Based on their symptoms and disease progression, there are four stages of piles:
The first stage – slight swelling but usually no pain. There may be mild bleeding but there is no prolapse.
The second stage – the inflammation increases. Patients may feel pain and discomfort during defecation. There is bleeding. The inflamed tissues protrude out during bowel movements but return on their own.
The third stage – the piles have become bigger in size and are prolapsed. If you gently touch your anal area with your fingers, you can feel a small portion of the tissues protruding out from your anal region which can be pushed back inside.
The fourth stage – this is the last stage and there is complete prolapse. The prolapse cannot be pushed back inside the anus. There is significant throbbing pain, discomfort while walking and sitting, and bleeding.
Piles laser surgery is a non-invasive painless procedure and is used to treat advanced stages of piles.
The first two stages can be treated at home with medications, lifestyle changes, and dietary modifications. In advanced stages like stage 3 and stage 4, patients develop complicated symptoms that can no longer be managed by medications and surgery becomes the only option.
There are different types of surgeries but they involve cuts and stitches and need significant time for healing. There are also chances of recurrence. Piles laser surgery is an advanced surgery that provides relief from pain and has high success rates compared to other types of surgeries.
You will feel no pain during the surgery and since the healing is much faster, most doctors and patients opt for laser surgery.
Laser piles surgery is a small procedure that takes hardly 15 to 30 minutes and patients feel minimal to no pain during and after the procedure.
The surgeon uses a laser beam that is focused on the affected tissues. The heat from the laser beam obstructs the blood supply to the affected tissues, and the tissues shrink and fall off. In this way, the surgery is precise and the surrounding tissues are not affected. Due to the accuracy of the surgery, it is 100% effective and safe and the success rate is also much higher than open surgery.
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After the surgery, you will be transferred to the recovery room for resting. You will be released after one hour or a few hours depending on your overall health.
You can resume your normal work after two to three days. There is no need for complete bed rest but avoid putting too much pressure on your anal area. If there were multiple, large hemorrhoids, you may feel some pain and discomfort.
Bowel movement will take some time to get back to its normal routine. Your doctor will give you mild laxatives, stool softeners, and pain killers.
Outpatient procedure – it is an outpatient procedure and there is no need for any hospital stay. You can go home after some rest.
Non-invasive surgery – the procedure is non-invasive and there are no cuts, stitches, or bandages, unlike conventional surgery.
Minimal to no blood loss – as there are no cuts there are no bruises or blood loss.
Less risky – the procedure is safe and there is no risk of affecting or destroying surrounding healthy blood vessels and tissues.
Local anesthesia – doctors use local anesthesia. Patients can rest for a few hours and go back home. Some patients are released even after one hour.
No pain – as there are no open wounds or sutures there is very little pain and discomfort after the surgery compared to open piles surgery. The risk of infections is also less after surgery.
Faster recovery – you can get back to normal life after 2-3 days. As there is local anesthesia, no need for intense monitoring and hospital stays.
Fewer follow-ups – healing is faster and as there are no open wounds, post-surgery complications are minimal. There is no need for multiple follow-up visits.
Highly successful – patient outcomes are far better in laser surgery than open piles surgery. There is also less recurrence of the disease.
Treatment for all ages – laser surgery is suitable for treating patients of all ages.
Surgeon-friendly procedure – surgeons use a small laser beam to perform the procedure. The surgery is more precise and it reduces surgery complications. Since laser treatment is highly accurate and there is very little scope for mistakes and it increases the confidence of the surgeons.
Will my hemorrhoids grow back? Well, the chances of recurrence depend on how well the surgery was performed and how you control the recurrence.
The chances of recurrence are very low in laser piles surgery. The procedure is more effective in resolving symptoms, reducing discomfort, bleeding, or pain, and improving the overall quality of life. Studies show that laser treatment has greater success rates compared to other procedures and allows patients to resume their normal daily activities much faster.
The recurrence of the disease also depends on how you manage your lifestyle and dietary recommendations.
Tips to prevent recurrence:
Laser treatment for piles is one of the best solutions especially if you are looking for a permanent cure for the disease. But getting surgery is not enough. To avoid recurrence, you also need to follow a healthy lifestyle, eat nutritious foods, and do regular exercises to prevent constipation.
