Piles (haemorrhoids) are one of the most common conditions we treat, and also one of the most delayed — many patients put off seeking care out of discomfort or embarrassment. Laser-assisted treatment has made the decision to seek help considerably easier.

What makes laser treatment gentler

Traditional haemorrhoidectomy involves surgical excision of the affected tissue, which can mean a painful recovery and time away from work. Laser proctology instead uses focused laser energy to shrink and seal the haemorrhoidal tissue with minimal cutting — there are no external stitches in most cases.

What to expect

The procedure is typically done as a day-care surgery — you go home the same day. Discomfort afterward is noticeably milder than with conventional surgery, and most patients return to normal activity within a few days rather than weeks.

If you’ve been putting off treatment, it’s worth a consultation to find out whether laser treatment is right for your grade of piles — earlier-stage cases in particular respond very well.