Laser Piles Surgery: What to Expect Before, During & After
A simple, painless solution for haemorrhoids — here's a complete walkthrough of laser hemorrhoidoplasty at Healic.
Dr. Ankit Verma
Senior Consultant, General & Laser Surgery
Haemorrhoids — commonly called piles — affect 1 in 2 adults at some point. Many delay treatment because of fear of pain or long hospital stays. Modern laser hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) changes that completely.
What is laser piles surgery?
A thin laser fibre is gently inserted into the swollen vein. Controlled laser energy shrinks the pile mass from inside — no cuts, no stitches, no open wound.
What happens on the day of surgery
You're admitted in the morning, the procedure takes 30–40 minutes under short anaesthesia, and most patients are discharged the same evening. You can return to desk work in 2–3 days.
Recovery timeline
- Day 1–2: mild discomfort, managed with oral painkillers
- Day 3–5: back to most daily activities
- Week 2: full recovery, follow-up consultation
If you've had bleeding or discomfort for more than a few weeks, don't wait. Early consultation makes treatment simpler.
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