Laser Surgery For Piles, Fissures & Fistula

Piles

Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum. They can be internal (located inside the rectum) or external (located under the skin around the anus).

Symptoms of piles include itching, pain, discomfort, and bleeding during bowel movements. Piles can be caused by a variety of factors, including straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.

Treatment for piles usually depends on the severity of the condition. In mild cases, changes in diet and lifestyle, such as increasing fiber intake and exercising regularly, may be enough to alleviate symptoms. In more severe cases, medication, such as topical creams or suppositories, may be prescribed.

Surgery is typically reserved for severe cases of piles that do not respond to other treatments. Laser surgery is a minimally invasive option that has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Fissures

An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue that lines the anus. The anus is the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract where stool exits the body. Common causes of an anal fissure include constipation and straining or passing hard or large stools during a bowel movement. Anal fissures typically cause pain and bleeding with bowel movements. You also may experience spasms in the ring of muscle at the end of your anus, called the anal sphincter.

Anal fissures are very common in young infants but can affect people of any age. Most anal fissures get better with simple treatments, such as increased fiber intake or soaking in a warm-water bath. Some people with anal fissures may need medicine or, occasionally, surgery.

Cutting the anal fissure is now a common surgical procedure. The goal of the treatment is to transform a deep wound into a flat wound and remove any impediments to secretory outflow and stool passage. The use of a diode laser rather than an electroscalpel offers a superior final result because wound healing begins sooner and scars become smoother and more elastic.

Fistula

A fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway between two organs or vessels that are not usually connected. Fistulas can occur in various parts of the body, including the digestive tract, urinary tract, and reproductive system.

Fistulas are usually caused by injury, infection, or inflammation that damages tissue and creates a hole. Some common types of fistulas include:

• Anal fistula - an abnormal connection between the anal canal and the skin near the anus.
• Vesicovaginal fistula - an abnormal connection between the bladder and the vagina, which can lead to urinary incontinence.
• Arteriovenous fistula - an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein, which can cause blood to bypass the capillaries.
• Enterocutaneous fistula - an abnormal connection between the intestine and the skin, which can cause fluid and food to leak out through the skin.

Treatment for fistulas depends on the type, location, and severity of the condition. Surgery is often required to close the fistula and restore normal function to the affected organs.