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It’s called a stapled hemorrhoidectomy, and it’s one of the leading surgical procedures performed today for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Also known as Procedure for Prolapse & Hemorrhoids (PPH), calling this treatment a stapled hemorrhoidectomy is misleading. This procedure does not completely remove the inflamed hemorrhoidal tissue like a traditional hemorrhoidectomy. Instead, it removes a […]

Even people who do not experience the typical burning and itching we associate with piles have hemorrhoidal tissue. Hemorrhoids are blood vessel-filled soft tissues just inside the anus, at the end of the rectal canal. They play a role in control when stool is released. When this tissue becomes inflamed and engorged, swelling is the […]

Procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids, commonly called PPH, offers an effective treatment for Grade 3 and 4 hemorrhoids that previously required invasive surgery to remove. However, like any medical procedure, some people experience side effects or complications after undergoing a stapling procedure. As surgeons gain experience with any procedure, they become more comfortable and more […]

Most people find relief for their hemorrhoids by acting to reduce constipation and other risk factors. When a patient presents with hemorrhoids, we often first prescribe a diet high in fiber, with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Other lifestyle changes and stool softeners may also be a part of our prescribed conservative treatment. Often, this […]

In the past, treating hemorrhoids that did not respond to a change in diet and lifestyle often required a hemorrhoidectomy procedure to remove the offending tissue. This procedure is very effective but requires extensive recovery time. Thanks to new tools and recently developed procedures, today many people can avoid invasive hemorrhoid treatment. There are a […]