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1,{text:"Choosing Between Laser and Conventional Haemorrhoid Surgery",url:""}];return(U,e)=>{const c=h,l=f,p=w,a=v,s=x;return y(),u(g,null,[o(c,{links:d,title:R,"heading-tag":"h1"}),t("div",A,[o(l,{class:"text-center mb-10 lg:hidden"},{default:i(()=>[...e[0]||(e[0]=[t("span",{class:"text-site-blue"},"Choosing Between Laser and Conventional Haemorrhoid Surgery",-1)])]),_:1}),o(p,{class:"mb-i-90px"}),t("div",M,[e[4]||(e[4]=t("div",{class:"relative w-full h-auto lg:h-full rounded-lg overflow-hidden object-cover aspect-[4/3] lg:aspect-auto"},[t("img",{src:D,class:"absolute inset-0 z-0 object-cover object-center w-full h-full",alt:"A man struggling with haemorrhoids before surgery"})],-1)),t("div",null,[t("section",k,[o(l,{class:"mb-5 lg:mb-10 hidden lg:block"},{default:i(()=>[...e[1]||(e[1]=[t("span",{class:"text-site-blue"},"Choosing Between Laser and Conventional Haemorrhoid Surgery",-1)])]),_:1}),e[2]||(e[2]=t("p",null,"Haemorrhoids are a common condition that can cause symptoms such as bleeding, discomfort, itching and swelling around the anal area. 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It is commonly recommended for patients with larger or more advanced haemorrhoids that may not respond well to conservative treatment or less invasive procedures.</p><p>During the procedure, the surgeon removes or reduces the affected haemorrhoidal tissue using surgical instruments. This approach aims to address the underlying swollen tissue directly and may provide long-term symptom relief for more severe cases.</p><p>Conventional surgery has been widely used for many years and remains an established treatment option for advanced haemorrhoids, particularly in cases involving significant prolapse or extensive haemorrhoidal tissue.</p></section><section><h2><strong> What Is Laser Haemorrhoid Treatment? </strong></h2><p>Laser haemorrhoid treatment is a minimally invasive technique that uses targeted laser energy to treat haemorrhoidal tissue with greater precision. Unlike conventional surgery, which involves cutting and removing tissue, laser treatment works by delivering controlled energy to shrink or seal the affected haemorrhoidal vessels while minimising damage to surrounding tissue.</p><p>One laser-based technique used in colorectal treatment is FiLaC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure), which applies laser technology through a specialised probe to target tissue in a more controlled manner. In haemorrhoid treatment, similar laser principles may be used to reduce haemorrhoidal tissue while preserving more of the surrounding structures.</p><p>Because laser procedures involve a different treatment approach from conventional surgery, the recovery experience may also differ between the two methods. The suitability of laser treatment depends on factors such as the severity, size and characteristics of the haemorrhoids.</p></section><section><h2><strong> Laser vs. Conventional Haemorrhoid Surgery: Key Differences </strong></h2><p>Both laser and conventional haemorrhoid surgery aim to relieve symptoms caused by enlarged haemorrhoids, but they differ in how the procedure is performed and what patients may experience during recovery.</p><ul><li><h3>Surgical Technique</h3><p>Conventional haemorrhoid surgery involves removing haemorrhoidal tissue through surgical excision. In contrast, laser treatment uses targeted laser energy to shrink or seal the affected tissue with greater precision and less disruption to surrounding structures.</p></li><li><h3>Precision and Tissue Impact</h3><p>Laser procedures are generally designed to target haemorrhoidal tissue more precisely while preserving more of the surrounding tissue. Conventional surgery may involve a larger treatment area because tissue is physically removed.</p></li><li><h3>Post-Operative Pain</h3><p>One of the main differences patients often consider is post-operative discomfort. Because laser treatment usually causes less tissue trauma, some patients may experience less pain and irritation during recovery compared to conventional haemorrhoid surgery.</p></li><li><h3>Recovery and Downtime</h3><p>Recovery experiences can vary depending on the severity of the haemorrhoids and the procedure performed. 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