Hemorrhoid banding
We offer hemorrhoid banding as an initial treatment option because there is minimal discomfort associated with this technique, it can be performed in the office and does not require any anesthetic. During hemorrhoid banding (or hemorrhoid ligation) we tie a special tiny rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. Because this area has minimal to no nerve endings the procedure produces little if any discomfort. The blood supply to the hemorrhoid is thus choked off. The hemorrhoid shrivels-up and decreases in size. Patients will often experience a few days of bleeding with bowel movements, but this usually resolves as the hemorrhoid decreases in size.
Surgical treatment for hemorrhoids
If your hemorrhoids are serious and these non-invasive techniques do not yield the desired results, we suggest surgical treatments.
One treatment we offer is transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD). During this technique, which requires general anesthesia, we use a specialized ultrasound probe to locate blood vessels feeding the hemorrhoids. Then, using a specialized tool, we carefully suture-close the vessels, ending blood flow to the hemorrhoids. We also perform hemorrhoidectomy, which is the technique of cutting out the hemorrhoids and suturing the resulting defect closed. This too requires general anesthesia but patients often experience longer-lasting results. Contact us for more information about hemorrhoid surgery in Pasadena.