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 (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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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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If your surgeon recommends a seton for your anal fistula, you probably have a complex fistula – one involving enough sphincter muscle that laying it open directly would risk incontinence. For full management strategy, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. A seton is not a cure in itself. It is a first stage in a
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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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After being told you need an MRI for an anal fistula, most patients ask the same question: ‘Why? Can’t the surgeon just see it?’ The answer is that while the external opening of a fistula is visible, the tract the tunnel can be very complex, with branches, secondary tracts, and involvement of sphincter muscles that
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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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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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Botox injection for anal fissure is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for chronic fissures. For a complete overview of all treatment options, see anal fissure treatment in Dubai. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Botox is my preferred second-line treatment before considering surgery. Most patients who have a Botox injection for a chronic fissure
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Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) is the most effective surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure. For a complete overview of all treatment options, see anal fissure treatment in Dubai. I perform LIS regularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This guide explains exactly what the procedure involves, what to expect, and how to decide if it is
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