Hemorrhoidectomy is a surgery to remove the internal and external hemorrhoids depending on the condition of the patient.

You are given a spinal anesthesia and general anesthesia during the surgery, so that you do not feel any pain. An incision is made in the swollen hemorrhoid region and the swollen vein is tied off to prevent any excessive bleeding during the procedure. Depending on the condition of problem and the age of the patient, the doctor accordingly performs the external hemorrhoidectomy. Hemorrhoidectomy is performed when you have: 1) Large Internal hemorrhoids. 2) Large external thrombosed hemorrhoids that cause significant discomfort and pain. 3) Both Internal as well as external piles. 4) Have undergone other hemorrhoid t reatments like rubber band ligation and still couldnt cure hemorrhoids. How effective it is: As mentioned before, the hemorrhoids removal surgery might be very effective for people who have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids in the early stages. If you have been suffering from piles for a long time and none of the other surgical treatments and natural hemorrhoid treatments have worked for you; the chances of removing hemorrhoids with Hemorrhoidectomy cost are pretty good and only 7% of the patients who have undergone the surgery get the hemorrhoids back again. The procedure is performed using newer tools which make the chances of successful hemorrhoids removal even higher. A picture is shown below explaining the hemorrhoidectomy procedure.

Hemorrhoi dectomy Proc edure

Hemorrhoidectomy complications : Unbearable pain in the rectum, inability to urinate and anal bleeding are the most common side effects of hemorrhoidectomy. The early post surgery risks include : 1) Bleeding from and around the anal region. 2) Not being able to control the bowel movement. 3) Stool getting trapped in the anal canal. Later problems post surgery : 1) Recurrence of hemoroids. 2) Rectal prolapse, that happens when the rectal lining slips out of the anal opening.

Hemorrhoidectomy Procedure: The surgery can be done with a knife, a cautery pencil (a tool that uses electricity to make the incision) taking care of not permanently damaging the external sphincter or a high frequency laser to make a clean and accurate incision. The surgery takes approximately 5-8 hours and the patient is allowed to go home the same day. It is advised to not use any kinds of creams or natural hemorrhoids treatments a week before the surgery and keep the anus region as clean and dry as possible. What is Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy ? Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy is also a surgery to remove the hemorrhoids surgery from the patient but in this case, we use a circular stapling device to remove the hemorrhoidal tissue and close the wound without making any incision. New surgical procedures include stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) and procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) to get rid of constipation. Hemorrhoidectomy Recovery time . The recovery time usually varies from a week to 2 months. It greatly depends on the severity of the condition and age of the patient. One can use cushions to lessen the pain caused by external thrombosis hemorrhoids and lower the suppositories from the defecation. Almost 35% of the american people suffer from piles or constipation. Care after the surgery: 1) Some bleeding is normal, especially with the first bowel movement after surgery. 2) Health professionals recommend that you take stool softeners that contain fiber to help make your bowel movements smooth. Straining during bowel movements can cause hemorrhoids to come back. 3) You may apply numbing medicines before and after bowel movements to relieve pain. Most internal hemorrhoids improve (they get sm aller and discomfort decreases) with either home treatment or fixative procedures. When compared with surgery, fixative procedures involve less risk, are less painful, and require less time away from work and other activities. Surgery is not recommended for small internal hemorrhoids.