It used to be that when you got surgery for hemorrhoids you were in for a very painful and long recovery, but with current surgical techniques that has changed a great deal. Most hemorrhoids surgery can now be performed on an outpatient basis and has a much shorter recovery time. This is due in large part to two relatively new surgical techniques.

Of course if you are not sure whether or not you have hemorrhoids you should always consult with your physician to rule out more serious conditions.

When You Should Consider Surgery

Surgery is a viable option to treat hemorrhoids if all else has failed.  If you are considering surgery than you should ask yourself the following questions.

• Have I changed my lifestyle to promote regular soft bowelf movements?
• Have I treated my hemorrhoids at home?
• Are my hemorrhoids interfering with my lifestyle?

If you have worked with your doctor and tried every other treatment option than you may want to consider surgery for hemorrhoids.

The two better options for surgery.

1.  Laser surgery for hemorrhoids

Lasers have changed all kinds of surgical procedures including ones to treat hemorrhoids.  Most of the time laser procedures are done on an outpatient basis and can even be performed at a hemorrhoids clinic that specializes in the procedure.

If you opt for laser hemorrhoid surgery you can expect less discomfort and quicker healing than with a traditional hemorrhoidectomy.  For a detailed explanation of laser surgery procedures go to hemorrhoid.net.

2. PPH surgery for hemorrhoids

This technique also known as a stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a techniqe that was developed in the late 1990’s and has been used with great success since then.  In plain English what this technique does is return the swollen tissue to the correct place in the rectum and then staple it in place.

While this may sound painful, it is actually a very good technique to use for severe hemorhoids.  It also is often done as an outpatient procedure and has a much shorter recovery time than traditional surgery for hemorrhoids.

Here is a short video that explains PPH hemorrhoid surgery.

If you have tried every other option and the pain and irratation of your hemorrhoids is interfering with your life, than it may be time to consider surgery.    Be sure to discuss with your doctor all of your options and to ask your surgeon how many procedures they have performed and what there success rate is.

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It unusual for external hemorrhoids to be removed by surgical procedures.   Occasionally surgery is advised if large and very uncomfortable piles are present or if you are having anal surgery anyway.

Internal Hemorrhoid Surgery

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Hemorrhoid Laser Surgery

This procedure like many other laser procedures is relatively new.  Hemorrhoids are removed much like in traditional surgery, but there is very little to no bleeding involved because of the cauterizing action of the laser.   One of the best things about the laser procedure is that the hemorrhoids surgery recovery is much faster and generally requires no hospital stay.   Also, this procedure has a very high success rate of 98%.  It is a good option if you need surgery.

PPH Hemorrhoid Surgery

This surgery is also known by the names is also known as Procedure for Prolapse & Hemorrhoids (PPH), Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy, and Circumferential Mucosectomy.  This procedure uses special tools to return the hemorrhoids back into the anal wall (instead of protruding) and then stapling them in.  There is an excellent detailed explanation of this at hemorrhoid.net.  This option also has much less hemorrhoid surgery pain than traditional hemorrhoidectomies.

What To Ask When Considering Hemorrhoidal Surgery.

Here are some questions to ask your doctor or surgeon before committing to surgery.

• Are all of my non-surgical options exhausted?
• What type of procedure do you recommend?
• Will this be an outpatient or inpatient procedure?
• What is the success rate of this procedure?
  
• What will my recovery time be?
• How many of these surgeries have you performed?
• What can I do to keep my hemorrhoids from coming back?
  

Surgery can be an excellent option for hemorrhoids that have not responded to other treatments and can provide a great deal of relief, but should always be your last resort.

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