Dr. Antonio Privitera

Dr. Antonio Privitera, MD, PhD, FRCS

Laser hemorrhoid treatment illustration by Prof Dr Antonio Privitera colorectal surgeon Abu Dhabi

Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment in Abu Dhabi: The Reality

Laser hemorrhoidoplasty is often marketed as a ‘painless’ miracle cure, but patients deserve to know the clinical truth. While it is an effective tool for certain grades, it is not always the best or most cost-effective choice. This guide explores the reality of hemorrhoid treatment in Abu Dhabi, comparing costs, recovery, and long-term results to […]

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Rubber band ligation consultation and procedure illustration for hemorrhoid treatment in abu dhabi

Banding vs Laser vs THD for Hemorrhoids in Abu Dhabi: Which Treatment Works Best

Rubber band ligation (often just called ‘banding’) is the most common office procedure for internal hemorrhoids. For a full overview of the condition before exploring specific treatments, see our guide to hemorrhoid treatment in Abu Dhabi. I place a small rubber band around the base of an internal hemorrhoid using a specialized instrument. The band

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Medical diagram showing FiLaC laser fiber inserted into anal fistula tract emitting radial energy to destroy lining and close the tunnel

Laser Treatment for Anal Fistula: Is It Effective?

Laser treatment for anal fistula is one of the most searched topics in UAE colorectal surgery – and one of the most misunderstood. Marketed as ‘minimally invasive’ and ‘no scar’, it attracts patients who understandably want to avoid surgery. For full comparison, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. This guide gives you an honest assessment

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Medical diagram showing complex anal fistula with horseshoe extension, multiple tracts, and involvement of sphincter muscles

Treatment Options for Complex Anal Fistula

Complex anal fistulas require specialist surgical planning to achieve cure while preserving continence. For full treatment options, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. What Makes a Fistula ‘Complex’? Stage 1: Control Sepsis Before definitive repair of any complex fistula, active infection must be controlled. This usually means: Keeps the tract open, allows drainage, eliminates acute

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Medical diagram of anal fistula showing internal opening, fistula tract, and external opening in relation to sphincter muscles

Anal Fistula Treatment in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Anal fistula is a condition that does not heal on its own and requires specialist surgical treatment. Anal fistulas do not heal on their own. Without treatment, they cause ongoing discharge, discomfort, and recurrent infections. With the right surgical treatment, most fistulas can be permanently resolved. I’m Professor Dr. Antonio Privitera, a consultant colorectal surgeon

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Medical diagram of chronic anal fissure showing fibrotic edges, sentinel pile, hypertrophied anal papilla, and exposed internal sphincter

Chronic Anal Fissure: Why It Does Not Heal and Why It Comes Back

A chronic anal fissure is not simply an acute fissure that has lasted longer. It is a fundamentally different clinical entity. Our anal fissure treatment in Dubai explains why chronic fissures develop and what the full treatment pathway looks like. The tissue changes, the treatment requirements change, and the risk of recurrence is higher unless

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