Guide To Getting A Hemorrhoidectomy

How The Procedure Works

During the hemorrhoidectomy, the patient will receive spinal or general anesthesia to ensure they do not feel any pain through the process. The surgeon sanitizes the area and makes small incisions around the affected hemorrhoid. A specialized type of thread is utilized to tie off hemorrhoid to prevent excessive bleeding. A laser, scalpel, or cautery pencil is then used to remove the tied off hemorrhoid. The site of the hemorrhoid removal can be sutured closed but may be left open in some cases. A hemorrhoidectomy may be done with the use of a circular stapling device. This method keeps the surgeon from having to make incisions and allows then to staple the patient's hemorrhoid back into its original place. A hemorrhoidectomy may be done with the assistance of a scope located on a specialized probe to help identify the hemorrhoidal blood vessels. This method ensures the hemorrhoid is removed without removing unaffected tissues that surround it. Most hemorrhoidectomies are performed in an outpatient surgery center and do not require an overnight stay.

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