This procedure involves making a small hole under local anaesthesia and destroying the lining of the sinus( tract) with laser heat. All the side branches if any are also destroyed by the laser at the same time.

As the resulting wound is small in size, it will heal rapidly with no disturbance to activities of daily living.

There is no need for a flap surgery or prolonged need for dressing changes. The postoperative pain and discomfort are reported as minimum.

Haemorrhoids commonly called piles are varicose veins of the tail end of the gut (anus and rectum). Traditionally treated by surgery under general anaesthesia, it is now treated with minimally invasive procedures. One of them is laser haemorrhoidectomy.

Mr Sridhar can do this procedure under local anaesthesia. Laser helps by sealing off the veins that feed the piles. This procedure has few potential complications, less pain, quick recovery and good quality of life afterwards.

Not all patients with piles need surgical intervention. The best option would be discussed with you before embarking on any particular treatment process.