Overview

Piles surgery, also known as hemorrhoidectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove or shrink enlarged hemorrhoids (piles), which are swollen veins in the rectum or anus. Hemorrhoids can cause pain, discomfort, bleeding, and difficulty in bowel movements. Surgical intervention is considered when conservative treatments such as medications or lifestyle changes fail to provide relief. Procedures may include open, closed, or stapled hemorrhoidectomy, or minimally invasive techniques like laser surgery. Recovery usually involves managing discomfort and following post-operative care for optimal healing.

Conditions

• Bleeding hemorrhoids
• Prolapsed hemorrhoids
• Severe pain
• Chronic constipation
• Anal itching
• Incomplete bowel movement
• Straining during bowel movements
• Mucous discharge
• External hemorrhoid thrombosis
• Recurrent piles

Benefits

• Relieves pain
• Stops bleeding
• Reduces itching
• Prevents prolapse
• Improves bowel movements
• Minimizes swelling
• Faster recovery with minimally invasive techniques
• Permanent solution
• Reduced recurrence
• Improved quality of life

Risk Factors

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Fecal incontinence
• Urinary retention
• Stricture formation (narrowing of anal canal)