What does a haemorrhoidectomy operation entail?
Haemorroidectomy is an operation to remove haemorrhoids (piles). This surgery is required for some types of haemorrhoids, or if other forms of treatment have not been able to control the symptoms. Admission: You might be admitted to hospital on the day of your surgery or the day before. Laxative and enema: You will have been advised to start to take a mild laxative such as lactulose (20mls, twice a day) two days before the operation. Immediately before your surgery, your nurse will give you an enema to empty the bowel. Anaesthetic choice: Several different kinds of anaesthesia can be used, and the method will be tailored to your particular needs and wishes. The anaesthetist will discuss the options with you. If you have a general anaesthetic, you will be asleep for the entire operation. Some patients are better suited to a spinal or caudal anaesthetic. This is a small injection in the lower back to numb the area so that you will not feel the surgery. If you have a spinal or caudal anae
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