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Last Reviewed December 13th 2023

Haemorrhoidectomy

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Haemorrhoids are actually vascular structures in the anus. When they become swollen, they can cause a degree of discomfort and a range of unwanted symptoms such as itchiness, soreness, and bleeding. Up to 50% of the population have potentially suffered from symptomatic haemorrhoids at some point in their lives (source: Haemorrhoids: diagnosis and management. Am Surg 75 (8): 635–42).

Haemorrhoids, hemorrhoids or piles as they are also known as, are often caused by increased pressure in the abdomen. This can occur with pregnancy, obesity, low fibre diets, constipation, diarrhoea and even genetics.

In the majority of cases, haemorrhoids often get better on their own after a few days, and there are many over the counter products that can help relieve any discomfort during this time. For patients that have persistent or recurrent haemorrhoids then a surgical treatment may be required to help.

A haemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed under general anaesthetic. There are three types of haemorrhoidectomy procedures:

Closed Haemorrhoidectomy – A closed haemorrhoidectomy is the most commonly performed procedure. The surgeon will remove the haemorrhoid/s using a scalpel, scissors, electrocautery, or laser before then closing the wound with a suture.

Open Haemorrhoidectomy – An open haemorrhoidectomy is performed in the same way initially as an open haemorrhoidectomy, so the haemorrhoids are surgically removed but the wound is then left open.

Stapled haemorrhoidectomy – A stapled haemorrhoidectomy, is also known as the circular stapler haemorrhoidopexy or Longo’s procedure. It is most commonly performed on third-degree haemorrhoids and involves using surgical tool to remove a ring of haemorrhoid tissue and pin back loosened expanded tissue with the aim of stopping the prolapse effect.

We also offer the Rafealo® procedure for treatment of piles, this 15-minute procedure can be performed in-clinic under local anaesthetic and has a minimal post-operative pain and aftercare. Find out more here.