Fissure Operation: When is Surgery Necessary?
Anal fissures can appear as a cut or tear in anus and can usually be treated with non-surgical options. In some cases, if medicine fails to treat the fissure, anal fissure surgery may be necessary.
Is Fissure a Necessity for Surgery?
Anal fissure surgery is performed if the fissure persists more than eight weeks. As per Dr. Azhar Alam it is often recommended for both chronic and acute cases of anal fissure.
Anal fissures can cause severe pain and bleeding. Anal fissure surgery may be necessary if non-surgical treatment fails or you have skin tags.
Your anal fissure can become more difficult to treat if you delay proper treatment.
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Is fissure surgery painful?
A minimally-invasive procedure known as lateral internal sphincterotomy, which is used to surgically remove chronic anal fissures, is called LIS. To allow the fissures to heal, a small section of the anal-sphincter is removed.
Dr. Azhar Alam says that laparoscopic surgery is a less painful and quicker procedure.
What is the recovery time from fissure surgery?
Anal fissure surgery is performed as a day-care procedure. The recovery time for this procedure is very short.
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Side effects of Anal Fissure Surgery
Anal fissure surgery can lead to an incontinence problem, which is a condition where the patient cannot control their bowels.
Dr. Azhar Alam assures that there are very few chances of incontinence when experienced surgeons are involved.
These are some precautions you should take after anal fissure treatment.
- fissure-surgery: After surgery, a warm tub bath will be recommended for 5-10 minutes multiple times per day.
- They are helpful in soothing the anal muscles after bowel movements.
- Stool softener: For the first few weeks following fissure surgery, stool softeners can be used to speed up healing.
- After fissure surgery, you can change your diet and resume eating as normal. To prevent anal fissures from recurring, eat a fiber-rich vegetarian diet and increase your fluid intake.
- Alcohol and tobacco slow recovery – Reduce your drinking and smoking habits. Post-surgery, smoking and alcohol consumption can increase the risk of infection and cause complications.
Dr. Azhar Alam emphasizes that anal fissure surgery is a simple procedure that can significantly improve your condition.
Dr. Azhar Alam contributed his editorial inputs to this blog post, citing his expertise in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. Visit us to book a consultation with Dr. Azhar Alam. To book an appointment, call us at +91 9007709736
About Docor
Dr. Azhar Alam
MBBS (Honours), MRCS A (UK),
DNB General Surgery
FIAGES (Gastro Intestinal Surgery)
FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery),
MNAMS (New Delhi)
Consultant Gastrointestinal, Advanced Laparoscopic and Laser Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Surgery, KPC Medical College and Hospital
