{"id":4390,"date":"2025-03-31T17:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/?p=4390"},"modified":"2025-07-03T15:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T12:52:02","slug":"neoteres-exelixeis-stin-proktologia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/neoteres-exelixeis-stin-proktologia\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent Advances in Proctology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>HPV Infection &amp; Anal Cancer Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, it has become clear that HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection is a major risk factor for the development of anal cancer, particularly in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HIV-positive individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunosuppressed patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men who have sex with men (MSM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These groups are especially vulnerable to precancerous lesions, which can progress to cancer if not treated early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Role of High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) allows for early detection and treatment, significantly reducing the risk of cancer and improving outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the ANCHOR study findings, early intervention with HRA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevents lesion progression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves prognosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lowers morbidity in high-risk groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Techniques and Therapies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern proctology benefits from advanced, minimally invasive techniques that reduce surgical trauma and recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hemorrhoid Treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laser Therapy (LHP)<\/strong>: Shrinks hemorrhoids without removing tissue. 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