External Hemorrhoidectomy (Hemorrhoid Excision or Removal)
Surgical Details of Procedure 1. Local anesthestic (usually 1% lidocaine with epinephrine) is injected around the base of each hemorrhoid to be excised or removed if general or spinal anesthesia has not been used. 2. Anoscope is inserted to visualize anal canal and to inspect for masses or other pathology. 3. A self-retaining rectal retractor Continue Reading
