Worried about piles here everything you need to know
Updated on: 4th Jun 2024
Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Piles Surgery
The pain of piles affects around 10 million Indians annually, and the condition is becoming more and more common due to stress, sleeplessness, constipation, and the sedentary lifestyle that urbanites lead.
Enlarged and protruding blood vessels are called piles. They form in and around the anus and are also known as hemorrhoids. The lower rectal area is infected by piles. Both inside and outside the anus can host their development.
Piles inside the anus are called internal hemorrhoids. Lower rectum piles are known as external hemorrhoids. Based on how severe they are, piles are divided into four categories:
- first degree with no prolapse and simply bleeding
- Prolapse in the second degree, although it spontaneously decreased
- Third-degree requiring manual reduction due to prolapse
- Fourth degree with prolapse that is irreversible.
Causes
There is extreme tension on the blood vessels surrounding the anus or lower rectum. That’s the time piles appear. A number of innocuous behaviors can lead to heaps. These include eating poorly and spending a lot of time in one position. The following circumstances can heighten the likelihood of pile formation:
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Heavy weightlifting
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Anal intercourse
- Sitting on lavatory for a long time
Symptoms
Based on their nature and frequency, piles can differ. Among the typical symptoms are:
- Tender lumps around the anus
- Anal itching
- Anal pain
- Rectal bleeding in case of internal piles
- Piles prolapsing from the anus
Treatment Options
Based on the severity of the piles, treat them. Several important treatment choices include:
- Treatments at home are intended for minor symptoms. These include eating foods high in fiber, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding straining the bowels.
- Medication includes stool softeners and over-the-counter pain relievers.
See a physician if the discomfort continues. - Ointments, suppositories, and medications are quick treatment choices.
Larger and more serious hemorrhoids should be surgically repaired.
Laser Hemorrhoid Surgery
A less invasive laparoscopic surgery, laser therapy is an outpatient procedure. A little laser beam is used in the procedure to remove the tissue. It has no effect on the surrounding healthy tissues. For a variety of reasons, people favor laser treatment for piles. For acute symptoms, laser pile surgery is the recommended course of action.
There are a number of drawbacks to traditional surgery. These include the healing period and pain following surgery. It takes longer to recuperate. Post-surgical problems also exist.
Advantages of Laser Piles Surgery
Laser Piles Surgery has a number of benefits. Among these benefits are:
- One common side effect of surgery is pain. On the other hand, laser therapy is a simple and painless form of treatment. Beams are used in laser cutting. In contrast, an incision is made using a knife during open surgery. Comparing this procedure to traditional procedures, the pain is less.
Most people who undergo laser pile surgery report no pain at all. Patients experience pain after the anesthetic wears off during surgery. However, laser surgery involves a lot less pain. Seek advice from knowledgeable and skilled medical professionals.
- Safer Alternative: Complicated treatments are frequently associated with conventional operations. In contrast, laser pile surgery is a considerably faster, safer, and more efficient surgical method for pile removal. There is no need to use steam, smoke, or sparks during the treatment process. This makes this course of treatment far safer than traditional surgery.
- Minimal Bleeding: Laparoscopic surgery results in significantly less blood loss than open surgery. Consequently, there is no need to worry about infection or blood loss while receiving treatment. The heaps are sliced and the blood tissue is partially sealed by laser beams. This translates to very little blood loss. The sealing lowers the risk of infection even more. The tissue is not harmed. Both the incision and the therapy are secure.
- Quick Care: The laser pile surgery is completed in a timely manner. It is a good therapy choice because of this. The length of the treatment is really short. Surgery can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. If there are more piles, it can take an additional one to two hours. Surgery takes a fraction of the time of a regular surgery. After the procedure, patients can return home. Usually, an overnight stay is not necessary. Laparoscopic surgery is therefore a versatile choice. Soon after surgery, one can return to their regular activities.
Fast Discharge: Similar to the rapid treatment, the discharge choice is likewise fast. Non-invasive laser pile surgery is used. Thus, overnight stays are not necessary. After surgery, patients are free to go that same day. One is able to resume normal activities afterward. Fast Healing: Following laparoscopic surgery, recovery happens quite quickly. The moment the procedure is finished, the healing process begins. Reduced blood loss indicates a lower risk of infection. The recovery progresses quickly. Overall recuperation time is shortened. In a few days, patients can go back to living their regular lives. Healing occurs far more quickly than after open surgery in the past.
Easy Process: Laser pilage surgery is a simple procedure. Unlike open surgery, the surgeon is in charge. The surgery is largely technical. Conversely, open procedures need a lot of manual labor, which raises the hazards. With laser pile surgery, the success rate is significantly higher.
Follow-up: Following laser surgery, there are fewer follow-up appointments. There is a greater chance of cuts or wounds healing during open surgery. Laser surgery does not have these problems. Thus, follow-up appointments are infrequent.
Recurrence: It’s uncommon for piles to grow again following laser surgery. There are no wounds or infections on the outside. Thus, there is little chance that piles will return.
Infections following surgery: There are not many post-surgical infections. There are no wounds, either internal or external. The incision is made with a laser beam and is intrusive. Therefore, there are no surgery site infections.
Disadvantages of Laser Piles Surgery
Surgery always has certain side effects. Laser Piles Surgery has several limitations. These are the following:
- Expensive Equipment: Laser Pile Surgery calls for sophisticated, top-notch equipment. This kind of facility is seen in very few hospitals. It can be challenging to find reputable and reasonably priced laser surgery choices.
- Training: The surgeons carrying out the operation must possess the necessary training. Complications can arise from untrained surgeons. Patients need to investigate the surgeon’s qualifications and track record.
- Spare Laser: Using laser beams to treat illnesses is challenging. The laser fiber is restricted to specific instances. Extra laser fiber is therefore necessary during surgery.
- Uncontrollable Bleeding: In rare instances, laser surgery may result in uncontrollable bleeding. Tissues that are healthy may be impacted. It has the potential to do serious harm.
- Fibrosis: Tissue fibrosis may be brought on by laser beams. Future tissue fissures may arise from it. It is a consequence that arises later on during laser pile surgery.
- anesthetic: During surgery, the effects of anesthetic fade. When a patient awakens during surgery, it may cause issues.
When to Contact a Doctor ?
If you are bleeding when you pass feces, see a doctor. Seek prompt medical assistance if using at-home cures doesn’t work even after a week. Multiple factors may contribute to rectal bleeding. As a result, appropriate diagnosis and screening are crucial. Keep an eye out for indicators like color or consistency changes.
Seek medical attention right once if you have severe rectal bleeding. Other signs of an emergency are lightheadedness or fainting.
Prevention
It’s quite simple to prevent piles. But we disregard these behaviors, which lead to accumulations. We must maintain a soft stool so that passing is simple. The following preventative measures will keep them at bay:
- Consume foods high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Water and juices should be consumed.
- Thinking about taking fiber supplements
When passing feces, try not to strain. - Don’t resist the desire.
Get moving and maintain an active lifestyle. - Steer clear of extended sitting times.
Conclusion
See our proctologist if you exhibit signs of serious piles problems. Take note of any symptoms, such as burning, itching, or constriction in the bowel motions. Don’t disregard the signs of persistent constipation. Visit the hospital right away if you experience any of the symptoms listed above.
The Laser Proctology Program at Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata aims to treat patients using the least invasive method possible. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeons will examine you thoroughly and identify your ailment. To serve you the accurate diagnosis results, we have all kinds of testing facilities on site. You receive all pre-surgery medical diagnostics completed at Medica.
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