Laser Proctology
LASER- Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Laser Proctology is a term that refers to the treatment of conditions related to the colon, anus and rectum with a laser. During the medical procedure a high energy laser is utilized to work on the impacted tissue. This makes the technique scarless, bloodless and easy. This light beam is used to burn or cut the abnormality, which is the root cause for the surgery.
Advantages
Increased surgical precision
No need for general anesthesia
Faster surgeries
Discharge within a few hours
Back to routine in 3-5 days
No sutures and no scars
Faster recoveries
Minimal postoperative pain
Low risk of infection
Disadvantages
Higher rate of recurrence
Higher chances of re-operation/ another surgery or same surgery
Laser induced Burns
Formation of Blood Clots around anus
Lack of support among Surgeons and physicians widely
Still evolving technology with limited application
Expensive
Needs specialized equipment and trained support staff
APPLICATIONS in proctology
Haemorrhoids
Fisssure
Fistula
Pilonidal Sinus