Is laser surgery good for fissure?

With advancement in science and technology fissure can be treated easily through laser-based surgery. The surgery can be easily performed by using local anaesthesia in a clinic with least postoperative morbidity. The chance of recurrence of the fissure is also less compared to the traditional surgeries.

Is laser fissure surgery painful?

Fissure surgery or sphincterotomy is less painful than the fissure itself. This surgery causes mild pain and reduces pain and pressure resulting from fissures. Some of the complications of sphincterotomy involve: Temporary inability to control gas.

What happens in fissure surgery?

The procedure can be done in two ways. In an open sphincterotomy, your surgeon makes a small cut in your skin so they can see the sphincter muscle. The cut is usually left open to heal. In a closed sphincterotomy, your surgeon passes a blade under your skin to reach and cut the muscle.

How long does it take to recover from fissure surgery?

Sitting in warm water (sitz bath) after bowel movements will also help. Most people can go back to work and their normal routine 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. It will probably take about 6 weeks for your anus to completely heal.

Can I sit after fissure surgery?

Avoid strenuous activity for 1 week after your procedure. Take sitz baths (sit for 15-20 minutes in warm water) three times a day and after each bowel movement for the first few days. Don’t worry if you have some bleeding, discharge, or itching during your recovery. This is normal.

What is Laser Sphincterotomy?

Laser Sphincterotomy or LASER treatment is opted when a patient suffers from chronic fissure. During the treatment process, the surgeon uses laser to create an incision. This helps to relax the tight anal sphincter muscles thereby helping in healing of the fissure.

How long does a Sphincterotomy surgery take?

The surgery usually takes less than 30 minutes. Most people go home the same day. Many people notice that the pain from their anal fissure goes away within several days after surgery. But it will probably take about 6 weeks for your anus to completely heal.

Which sphincter is cut in Sphincterotomy?

In a properly performed lateral internal sphincterotomy, only the internal sphincter is cut; the external sphincter is not cut and must not be injured.

What is the success rate of laser fissure surgery?

Laser surgery is more successful than traditional open surgery. Its success rate of laser surgery is more than 97\%. The recurrence rate is very low, ranging from 1-3\%. Here, are some precautions that you need to take after fissure surgery (most of them in the case of LIS).

What are the side effects of traditional fissure surgery?

These are some side effects that you might witness after the traditional fissure surgery. Recurrence of anal fistula is common after traditional fistula surgery. Hard bowel movement or any other kind of trauma may instantly result in fissures.

Which is the best place for fissure treatment in India?

Pristyn Care Provides Best Fissure Treatment in: Agra Chennai Indore Ludhiana Bangalore Delhi Jaipur Mumbai Bhopal Gurgaon Kanpur Nagpur Bhubaneswar Gwalior Kolkata Patna Chandigarh Hyderabad Lucknow Pune

What precautions should I take after fissure surgery?

There are some precautions you should take after fissure surgery to avoid complications. These are as follows: Take your painkillers after 3-4 hours as the doctor prescribes to cope with pain post-surgery. Apply ointments or creams regularly without any miss as your doctor says. Take a hot bath and soak for at least 20 minutes 3-4 times a day.