26 Laser Piles Treatment Doctors in Mumbai

Frequently Asked Question

What is Laser Piles Treatment?

Laser Piles treatment is a type of Piles Surgery in which high laser energy is used to treat piles. In this surgery, laser energy is directly focused on the sub-mucosal hemorrhoid nodes to shrink it from inside. The laser energy reduces the blood supply to the hemorrhoids and restricts the nourishment. Different types of Laser Piles treatment are:

1. Hemorrhoidal LASER Procedure [HeLP]
2. Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty [LHP]

What are the advantages of Laser Piles Treatment?

Some of the advantages of Laser Piles Treatment are:

1. Less invasive
2. No tissues are cut
3. Reduces the pain
4. Less recovery time
5. Treats piles that cannot be treated with medicines
6. Improves patient's quality of life

What are the indications of Laser Piles Treatment?

Laser Piles Treatment is indicated in the following conditions:

1. Chronic constipation
2. Increased pressure in blood vessels in and around the anus.
3. Family history of hemorrhoids
4. Difficulty in bowel movement

What is the preparation for Laser Piles Treatment?

1. The patient should discuss all the past and present medical history and medications to the doctor.
2. Discuss with the doctor about all the benefits, risks and complications associated with Laser Piles Treatment.
3. Should stop taking certain medications 1 week before the surgery.
4. Should drink more liquids such as plain water.
5. The patient will be given laxatives a day before the procedure.
6. Should sign the consent form prior to the surgery.

What are the steps involved in Laser Piles Treatment?

1. The patient will be sedated before the surgery using either general or local anesthesia.
2. The patient is placed in a way such that the ankles are above the chest region.
3. Then the surgeon will insert the laser fiber probe into the distal end of the pile.
4. Now, the laser is activated while the probe is rotated to avoid sticking to the tissues.
5. The laser probe is inserted to any other piles and activated while the probe is rotating.
6. After completion of the surgery, the insertion site is coagulated.

What is the postprocedure care/recovery care for Laser Piles Treatment?

1. After completion of the procedure, it takes an hour to recover from the sedation; so avoid driving.
2. Avoid lifting weights.
3. Should eat fiber-rich food.
4. Drink water to avoid dehydration.
5. Make follow-up appointments with the doctor to check the medical condition.

Who can perform Laser Piles Treatment [Right specialist type for Laser Piles Treatment]?

Laser Piles Treatment can be performed by:

1. Colorectal Surgeon
2. Proctologist

What is the cost of Laser Piles Treatment?

Cost of Laser Piles Treatment depends on factors such as:

1. Admission fee
2. Doctor fee
3. Age of the patient
4. The severity of the piles
5. Type of surgery planned to be performed
6. The medical condition of the patient
7. Post-surgical complications that are involved
8. Type of hospital
9. The admission room that you opted for

Minimum charges in Mumbai starts from Rs.55,000

Average cost in Mumbai is approximately Rs.66,000

Maximum price in Mumbai may rise up to Rs.88,000

Is Laser Piles Treatment major surgery or minor surgery?

Laser Piles Treatment is considered as a minor surgery as it is minimally invasive.

What is the eligibility criteria for Laser Piles Treatment?

People who can undergo Laser Piles Treatment are:

1. Individuals suffering from grades 2, 3 and 4 internal piles.
2. People with difficulty in passing stools.
3. Individuals suffering from piles that cannot be treated with medicines.

What is the ineligibility criteria for Laser Piles Treatment?

People who cannot undergo Laser Piles Treatment are:

1. Individuals who are suffering from piles and can be treated with medicines.
2. People who underwent recent colorectal surgery.

What are the risks and complications associated with Laser Piles Treatment?

Risks and Complications associated with Laser Piles Treatment are:

1. Fecal incontinence
2. Anesthesia complications
3. Blood loss
   

How long does it take to complete Laser Piles Treatment?

Laser Piles Treatment may take almost 10-30 minutes to complete and sometimes it may take more than the usual time depending on the condition of the patient.

What is the recovery time?

Individuals who undergo Laser Piles Treatment may take 1-2 weeks to recover completely.

What is the success rate of Laser Piles Treatment?

The success rate of Laser Piles Treatment depends on the following factors:

1. Age of the patient
2. The severity of piles
3. Size of piles
4. The medical condition of the patient
5. Type of surgery performed

However, the success rate of Laser Piles Treatment maybe 90% to 94%.

Is Laser Piles Treatment painful?

Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because you will be under anesthesia.

Is Laser Piles Treatment Permanent?

Laser Piles Treatment helps in treating grades 2, 3 and 4 piles. It also prevents the recurrence of piles and hence it is permanent.

What are the long-term results of Laser Piles Treatment?

Some of the long-term results of Laser Piles treatment are:

1. Prevent the recurrence of piles
2. Reduces the pain and swelling around the anus
3. Fecal incontinence

Can Laser Piles Treatment be detected in the future?

It cannot be detected in the future as it is minimally invasive and does not require any cut.

What are the options if Laser Piles Treatment fails?

If Laser Piles Treatment fails, then the doctor may recommend open surgery or revision surgery.

What are the alternatives for Laser Piles Treatment?

1. Banding
2. Sclerotherapy
3. Hemorrhoidectomy
4. Hemorrhoid stapling
5. Hemorrhoidopexy
6. Hemorrhoidal artery ligation