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Is rubber band ligation surgery a good treatment for hemorrhoids?

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Yes: Painless, quick, can last several years, may require multiple treatments.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Samir Gupta answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It can be: Rubber band ligation works well for nonpainful internal hemorrhoids. It requires no sedation or anesthesia and can typically be done in the office setting. It is a generally safe procedurpost procedure patients generally report a fullness and sometimes a feeling of needing to go to the bathroom. Hemorrhoids can recur after ligation and after excisional hemorrhoidectomy.

Answered 5/1/2018

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