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A hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure that may be recommended by your doctor to remove hemorrhoids. If your doctor has recommended a hemorrhoidectomy, it is a good idea to learn all that you can about it ahead of time – so you can be comfortable and clear on what to expect.
Typically, hemorrhoidectomy is only needed for the most severe cases. If you have symptomatic hemorrhoids, in the vast majority of cases, a less invasive treatment, such as rubber band ligation, can be just as effective without the pain and recovery time.
However, if surgical treatment is needed, several types of hemorrhoidectomy are available and most can be performed on an outpatient basis. They include:
While hemorrhoidectomy is a valid treatment in many circumstances, confirm with your doctor that you do indeed require surgery as 99% of patients can avoid surgery. For details on alternate treatments like the CRH System, as well as to find out if you need hemorrhoidectomy, find a physician now.