The haemorrhoids laser treatment procedure

• The doctor who is performing the procedure will talk to you explain what they are going to do, and will ask for your written permission to perform the procedure.
• This procedure is performed on grade 2-4 haemorrhoids
• If you are happy that you understand both what procedure you are going to have done and have been told of the risks involved with the procedure then you can sign the relevant document.
• The doctor will have discussed with you prior to the day which form of anaesthetic you will be having this will be either local, Spinal, or a General Anaesthetic. Usually this will be performed with a local anaesthetic
• You will be asked to take your clothes off, put on a gown on and  placed in the correct position for the procedure
• You will be positioned either on a couch with stirrups for your feet to go in or on your side on a couch with your knees drawn up to your chest it will depend on the location of the haemorrhoid. ( it will seem all a bit undignified but you will have either a sheet or blanket covering you until the procedure begins
• You will be screened off from the surgeon for your privacy and asked to put on special goggles to protect your eyes, the room will be dark and windows covered
• The procedure will take approximately 15 – 30 minutes
• The haemorrhoids treated with the laser will be operating in a  bloodless field due to the laser, therefore post operatively you should experience either very little or no bleeding