Ans) Laser is Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Ans) Laser proctology refers to treating anorectal diseases using a laser.
Ans) The following anal diseases can be treated using lasers
Ans) Yes, the laser is safe.
Ans) Laser surgery is not painless. However, the pain caused is less.
Ans) Laser surgery results in very minimal blood loss or cuts.
Ans) Recovery after laser surgery is the earliest compared to conventional surgeries. A patient can walk the next day after the surgery. It takes 3-4 days to recover, and one can join their workplace within a week. However, the recovery may vary from individual to individual & procedure to procedure.
Ans) You can continue your normal routine after 4-5 days. However, you can walk or climb stairs the next day after surgery.
Ans) Hemorrhoids from Grade 2 to Grade 4 can be treated by laser surgery, but if the hemorrhoids are thrombosed or strangulated, then they have to be excised.
Ans) Lasers do not play a major role in fistulas in ano. But yes, there are certain fistulas for which laser surgery can be done without making big incisions.
Ans) One should not use a laser in the presence of pus. However, a laser may be used once the pus is drained and the fistula tract matures.
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Ans) Adding betadine, savlon and potassium permanganate in the sitz bathtub is not recommended.
Ans) One can drive depending upon the type of procedure performed.
Ans) In our setup, we prefer to discharge the patient the next day. However, few centres do carry out a day-care procedure.
Ans) Every procedure has a recurrence rate, which may vary depending on the technique and the type of anorectal disease. Even in conventional surgeries, recurrences have been reported worldwide.