Laser Piles

Laser Piles is a surgical procedure in which a laser beam is used to shrink the Haemorrhoids, which are swollen and enlarged blood vessels located in the anal region. It is also known as Laser Haemorrhoidectomy or Haemorrhoidal LASER Procedure. Laser Surgery for Piles is usually a daycare procedure where the patient can be discharged within 24 hours. The recovery after the surgery is generally quick and effortless.

Pile or haemorrhoids are swollen and enlarged blood vessels in the anal cushion region that can cause discomforts like itching and rectal bleeding. Based on the location of the development, piles are of two types:

• Internal haemorrhoid: is present inside the anus.

• External haemorrhoid: is present under the skin around the anus.

Who needs Laser Piles Surgery?

Laser piles surgery is performed in adults to remove the haemorrhoidal tissue or disrupt the blood vessels inside the haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids are classified into four different grades or degrees:

• Grade I or First-Degree Piles: Haemorrhoids that are not visible from the outside. They might occasionally bleed due to excessive straining or friction.

• Grade II or Second-Degree Piles: Haemorrhoids that come out of the anus due to exertion or while passing stools but go back inside by themselves.

• Grade III or Third-Degree Piles: Haemorrhoids that come out of the anus due to exertion or while passing stools must be pushed back manually or take time to return.

• Grade IV or Fourth-Degree Piles: Haemorrhoids that stay outside of the anus and cannot be manually pushed back inside the anus. Grade IV piles may sometimes lead to trauma, ulceration and increased bleeding.

The doctor will decide the treatment for piles based on the severity of the condition and prolapsed haemorrhoids. For example, they may opt for laser surgery for multiple small internal and large internal haemorrhoids.

Benefits of Laser Piles Surgery

Laser surgery for piles is quite popular nowadays because of the following benefits:

• Lesser pain than any other surgical procedures

• No need for a hospital stay

• Safer treatment option

• Lesser bleeding during the procedure

• Quicker healing

• Shorter recovery period

• No cuts, open wounds, or sutures

• Quicker return to regular activities

• Shorter duration to complete the procedure

• Higher success rate

• Fewer follow-up visits

• Lower risk of recurrence

• No or minimal risk of post-surgical infections

Risks and complications of Laser Piles Surgery

Laser piles surgery is minimally invasive has a quick recovery rate and has various other advantages. However, there may be some risks of the surgery that a patient may experience while undergoing the procedure. Following are some of the risks and complications of laser piles surgery:

• Pain

• Bruising

• Swelling in the treated area

• Difficulty in passing bowel after the surgery

When is consultation with the doctor needed?

The patient must consult the doctor when:

• Pain or bleeding is severe

• Experience unexpected drainage or pus coming from the rectum

• Trouble in urination or bowel movement

• Symptoms of infection, such as fever

Risks of delayed Laser Piles Surgery

If piles are not treated in time, they can be uncomfortable and may affect daily activities. Risks of delayed laser piles surgery may include:

• Extreme burning pain while sitting

• Bleeding in stool

• Prolapsed haemorrhoids

• Infection