Women and Men from Vancouver and all across B.C. choose False Healthcare Centre because of board-certified surgeons Dr. Charles Scudamore, Dr. Gregory Polyakov and Dr. Donald Cooke. Our team of General surgeons has years of experience and excellence in performing hemorrhoidectomy surgeries.
Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum which can lead to itching, discomfort and bleeding. Hemorrhoids may result from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, undue strain on the affected area, along with other causes.
In most cases hemorrhoids can be treated with a variety of minimally invasive procedures. However, if these procedures have not been successful, or for particularly large hemorrhoids, a surgical procedure known as a hemorrhoidectomy may be recommended by your doctor.
What to expect
If an external hemorrhoid has been caused by a blood clot, your doctor can usually remove the clot with a minor incision. This simple procedure should provide prompt relief. For more painful hemorrhoids or hemorrhoids that exhibit persistent bleeding, your doctor may recommend another minimally invasive procedure:
- Rubber band ligation: one or two tiny rubber bands are placed around the base of an internal hemorrhoid to cut off its circulation and cause it to withers and fall off.
- Sclerotherapy: a chemical solution is injected into the hemorrhoid tissue to shrink it.
- Infrared, laser or bipolar coagulation:Lasers, infrared light or heat is used to cause small, bleeding, internal hemorrhoids to harden and shrivel.
If surgery is required, your doctor may recommend a hemorrhoidectomy, a procedure designed to remove the excessive tissue that causes bleeding. The procedure may be performed under a spinal or a general anaesthetic.
Hemorrhoidectomy is the most effective method of removing hemorrhoids, but it also has the highest rate of complications including temporary difficulty emptying your bladder and related urinary tract infections. Most people experience some pain after the procedure, but it is easily treatable with medication.
Next Steps
If you are ready to discuss your surgery needs with our board certified surgeons, request a consultation today. During your consultation your patient care coordinator will discuss:
- Your medical history
- Pre and post-operative care
- Potential risks and complications
4 Comments
hi there ,,,i have a lots of pain from hameroids,,,,i have seen my doctor ,,,the next appointment to the specialist in not until august 2012 ,,,,i cant wait that long ,,,do you know where can i go to make this faster ,,iam from calgary ,,,thanks
i had a large external hemorrhoid. After going to the ER, the doctors drained it and the pain has gone away. However, the large shell remains and is very annoying. Can this be removed? And if so, what is the cost?
Iam residing in winnipeg and have been unsuccessful in finding a surgeon that will see me in less than 2 months. My problem is persistent hemerrhoids. I had a banding procedure done 7 yrs ago but the surgeon just passed away at 93(still working!)I’d be happy to see him again if I could.
Do you take out of province clients?how does the process work for an assessment/consult?
Hello Laura, yes we are able to see out of province patients. Rosina will be contacting you to guide you on the process.