Anorectal Surgery

surgery to remove internal or external hemorrhoids that are extensive or severe. Surgical hemorrhoidectomy is the most effective treatment for hemorrhoids, though it is associated with the greatest rate of complications.

Lord's procedure involves manual dilatation of the anal sphincter under general anaesthetic. It is a adjunctive procedure in the early stages of piles. It results in a lowering of intra-anal pressure during defaecation, thus making the passage of stool easier.

Lateral internal sphincterotomy is an operation to treat an anal fissure, a tear in the opening of the anus that can cause pain, itching, and bleeding. Anal fissures are caused by spasm of the anal muscles and can cause anal pain.

An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that forms between the anal canal and the surrounding skin. It usually develops as a result of an infection in an anal gland. Fistulas can cause pain, discomfort, recurrent infections, and discharge.

Fistulectomy is a surgical procedure in which all fistula tracts are completely excised. A fistulotomy involves cutting the fistulous tract open to allow for healing. It is considered as most effective as all of the fistula tract is removed completely.

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal which can be painful but usually not serious. If veins swell inside the anal canal, it forms internal haemorrhoids and if veins swell near the opening of the anus, it forms external hemorrhoids.