Haemorrhoidoplasty: Haemorrhoid treatment with laser
Reduce and fix haemorrhoids with the laser
One of the most modern techniques is hemorrhoid treatment with a laser. In so-called haemorrhoidoplasty, the haemorrhoid nodes are reduced in size and fixed from the inside with the diode laser. A fine glass fibre probe is pushed from the anal edge into the haemorrhoids and laser energy is applied in a circle. When the swelling caused by the treatment has subsided after one to two weeks, the hemorrhoid nodes shrink and no longer tend to prolapse. This method can also be combined with tightening sutures (HAL-RAR) if a pronounced incident is to be treated.
Are there any risks?
Our experience shows that laser haemorrhoidoplasty is a very safe and effective procedure. Local swelling states and anal thromboses do occur, but disappear by themselves. Bacterial inflammations up to fistula formation are conceivable, but have not been observed by us so far. Especially in our preferred combination with the HAL-RAR, very good long-term results can be expected.
Hemorrhoids: Further treatment methods
In addition to haemorrhoidoplasty, haemorrhoid artery ligation with Recto-Analer Reconstruction (HAL-RAR) is also a promising therapy method that we use in our proctological center in Munich. The hemorrhoid nodes are not removed, but the arterial influx to them is prevented.
Hemorrhoidectomy is a conventional therapy method that is usually performed with an electric scalpel. In order to achieve even better results and accelerate wound healing, we recommend hemorrhoidectomy with laser instead of electrical scalpel.
Dr. Hofer and Mr. Bärtl are specialists in the treatment of haemorrhoids. Come to our proctological practice and let us advise you in detail. We are here for you.
LHP: self-payer service
In the past, we have also offered LHP's services free of charge to those insured by statutory health insurance companies. This was possible because the in-patient clinic had covered the cost of materials. Due to changes in the general conditions at the clinic, which is establishing a new focus on orthopaedic endoprosthetics and a main surgical department, we have no longer offered inpatient operations since the beginning of 2020.
Unfortunately, the billing modalities for outpatient surgery are very strictly regulated and do not allow any leeway. Since the material costs alone for the laser probe exceed the total revenue of a haemorrhoid operation and since this type of operation in the outpatient sector is not covered by the health insurance system according to the decision of the Joint Federal Committee, we can only offer this technique to privately insured and self-pay patients. We would be pleased to inform you about the conditions.
The proven technique of haemorrhoidectomy will of course continue to be paid for by the insurance company.