LASER HEMORRHOID TREATMENT
What are hemorrhoids?
They are a variable prolapse of the vasculoelastic cushions of the anal canal that will in turn cause dilation and distortion of the vascular plexus. Internal hemorrhoids are divided into 4 grades based on the characteristics of the prolapse.
It is a very common condition that affects almost 40% of the population and produces symptoms in 4 out of 10 patients.
What symptoms do they produce?
The most common symptoms are bleeding, perianal discomfort, pruritus, prolapse, and soiling, typically during or immediately after defecation.
Who is it for?
Laser hemorrhoidoplasty treatment is indicated in patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids, especially grades II/III.
How do we carry out the treatment?
The procedure is performed under spinal or general anesthesia, although in certain situations it can be performed under local anesthesia.
By means of a minimally invasive approach, we use a laser with a wavelength of 1470 nm which, through a special fiber, is inserted inside the hemorrhoidal cushions to coagulate the vessels that cause bleeding and shrink the hemorrhoids, preserving the surrounding tissues.
What are the advantages of laser hemorrhoid treatment?
It is a safe procedure (preserves surrounding tissues)
Less postoperative pain (minimally invasive technique)
Quick recovery and return to normal routine (instead of long recovery times associated with surgery).
LASER TREATMENT OF PERIANAL FISTULA
What is a perianal fistula?
It is an abnormal epithelized path between the anal canal and the perianal skin.
Most cases arise from a previous anorectal abscess due to infection of the anal glands at the level of the intersphincteric space with the chronic formation of the fistula.
Fistulas are classified according to their relationship with the sphincteric apparatus (superficial, intersphincteric, transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, and extrasphincteric) and according to their complexity (simple and complex).
What symptoms do they produce?
The most common symptoms are chronic or intermittent discharge, pain, bleeding, and itching with a significant impact on quality of life.
Who is it for?
To patients who present a superficial, intersphincteric or transsphincteric fistula, for which an MRI is necessary before starting treatment.
How do we carry out the treatment?
The procedure is performed under spinal or general anesthesia.
The approach is minimally invasive using a 1470 nm laser connected to a 360º radial fiber that is introduced from the external fistulous orifice to achieve homogeneous thermal destruction of the walls of the tract and achieve its closure.
What advantages does it have?
It is a safe procedure that does not affect the anal sphincter (preserves continence)
Less postoperative pain (minimally invasive technique)
Quick recovery and return to normal routine (instead of long recovery times associated with surgery).