A promising new treatment for hemorrhoids is now being offered by our practice. The Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH) is an exciting new development in the treatment of internal hemorrhoids and mucosal prolapse. It promises to be as effective as conventional surgery but with little post-operative pain and a much shorter recovery period.

It is a new, minimally invasive technique currently offered by only a few other surgeons in New York. There is no preparation necessary for the procedure. It is done as an outpatient with sedation so that there is no discomfort during the procedure. Most patients feel little to no pain afterwards, are able to immediately resume a regular diet, and to return to work the next day. There even seems to be a lower complication rate afterwards as compared to the conventional surgery.

It is currently indicated for patients with second degree hemorrhoids after failure of rubber band treatment, third and fourth degree hemorrhoids and rectal mucosal prolapse. Like any procedure, it is not without risk, though the risks are similar to that for conventional hemorrhoid surgery.

It is not the best treatment for every patient, but for some patients it is a much better option. To find out if the PPH procedure is right for you an exam and consultation with Dr. Harlin or Dr. Brandeis should be arranged.

To find out more about the topic the device manufacturer, Ethicon, has a helpful website: pphinfo.com