PROCTOLOGY

Hemorrhoid Management

Hemorrhoid management focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further complications. Key strategies include:

  • Dietary Changes
    Increase fiber intake (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
  • Topical Treatments
    Over-the-counter creams, ointments, or suppositories can help reduce itching, pain, and swelling.
  • Warm Sitz Baths
    Soaking in warm water several times a day can provide relief from discomfort.
  • Stool Softeners
    These can prevent straining during bowel movements.
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
    For persistent cases, treatments like rubber band ligation or sclerotherapy may be recommended.
  • Surgical Removal
    In severe cases, hemorrhoidectomy might be necessary.

STAR Procedure for ODS

Obstructive defecative syndrome is a troublesome condition commonly encountered in old age women where the patient has a dysfunction of the rectum causing obstruction to the passage of the stools. This is demonstrable on defecogram . The Stapled Trans-Anal Resection of Rectum is a procedure with very good results in ODS.

Anal Fistula Management

  • Fistulectomy
    The surgical removal of fistula is called fistulectomy.
  • VAAFT
    Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment is a very good alternative to open fistula surgery as it does not require any post operative dressings as no wound is left after the procedure. It is suitable for a selected group of patients.