Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
The ability to use lasers to remove hemorrhoids is much welcomed by anyone who suffers from this condition. The old-fashioned way of removing hemorrhoids involved major surgery and internal and external cutting, the recovery from which was long and difficult for the patient.
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Benefits
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With lasers, the surgeon has pinpoint accuracy and can excise and vaporize the hemorrhoid. This technique allows for unimpaired healing, which is far more rapid than recovery from a traditional hemorrhoidectomy, accuracy and precision, according to Hemorrhoid.net.
Aftermath
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The patient endures far less discomfort and less medication and usually doesn't have to stay overnight in the hospital.
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Technique
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When using a laser for this purpose, it seals off tiny blood vessels and nerves. When the nerve endings are sealed off, this results in minimal post-surgical pain for the patient. By closing blood vessels, the surgeon is capable of operating in an environment that is bloodless and more controlled.
Coagulation
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The Mayo Clinic advises that using a laser, infrared light or heat results in coagulation of the blood. The internal hemorrhoids then bleed, following by hardening and shriveling. This is an effective treatment; however, it is possible that your hemorrhoids may return when this technique is used.
Minimally Invasive
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The Cleveland Clinic describes the use of a laser for hemorrhoid removal as minimally invasive, noting that the laser beam is used to burn away the hemorrhoid tissue.
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