{"id":4413,"date":"2024-05-01T11:43:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T08:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:07:54","slug":"therapeftikes-epiloges-kai-technikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/therapeftikes-epiloges-kai-technikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment options and techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We Do Not Operate on Patients Who Sit on the Toilet for More Than 10 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not all hemorrhoid cases require surgery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thrombosed hemorrhoids (recent, painful swellings) do not require surgery. There is no risk of abscess formation or generalized thrombosis following hemorrhoidal thrombosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There is no surgical procedure that allows patients to remain on the toilet for more than five minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conservative Treatment of Hemorrhoids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When hemorrhoids are diagnosed, the first step a patient must take is to correct their bowel habits. It is inappropriate and ineffective to undergo surgery while still using a mobile phone on the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Correcting defecation behavior is both essential and effective prior to any decision regarding surgery. If strict adherence to these habits fails to improve the condition, then a more interventional approach can be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple skin tags protruding from the anus do not require removal or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrombosed hemorrhoids are very painful swellings caused by constipation, prolonged sitting on the toilet, intense physical activity, or exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no danger of thrombosis spreading to the heart or abscesses reaching the testicles due to hemorrhoidal thrombosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is truly needed is rest\u2014not surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The feeling of incomplete evacuation, more common in women, refers to the sensation that a bowel movement wasn\u2019t fully completed, affecting quality of life. It may be due to hemorrhoids or internal rectal prolapse and requires a different treatment approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conservative Treatment Is Usually the First Line for First- and Second-Degree Hemorrhoids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In such cases, symptoms are usually mild and can be managed through lifestyle changes, diet modifications, and local care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-57e28ba7 gb-headline-text\">Everyday Habits to Avoid Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before any surgical procedure, patients should commit to certain lifestyle changes that may reduce symptoms and prevent progression, thus eliminating the need for surgery. These changes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diet and Daily Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constipation is one of the primary aggravating factors for hemorrhoids. Therefore, <strong>dietary changes are essential<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High fiber intake<\/strong>: Diet should be rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to ensure soft stool and avoid constipation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adequate fluid intake<\/strong>: Drinking plenty of water daily helps prevent dehydration and constipation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid prolonged toilet sitting<\/strong>: Time on the toilet should not exceed <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, as pressure worsens hemorrhoids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local Hygiene and Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid soaps and standard toilet paper<\/strong>, as they can irritate the sensitive anal area. Excessive cleaning should be avoided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm sitz baths<\/strong>: Daily warm water baths help relieve irritation and pain. Soaking for <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> can significantly reduce inflammation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creams and ointments: Topical treatments containing corticosteroids or anesthetics can relieve pain and inflammation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-inflammatory medications: In cases of severe pain, pain relievers and anti-inflammatories may be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-092c4fb5 gb-headline-text\">Surgical Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospital-based surgical procedures are only indicated for <strong>advanced cases<\/strong>. A high volume of hemorrhoid surgeries by certain surgeons may indicate an <strong>aggressive treatment approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to international data, hospital admissions for hemorrhoids in Greece should not exceed <strong>4,000 annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional hemorrhoidectomy (Milligan-Morgan) has largely been replaced by <strong>less painful and bloodless surgeries<\/strong>. Many effective surgical options now exist. Over the last 20 years, around <strong>20 different devices and techniques<\/strong> have emerged (Longo, HAL, THD, Rafaelo, Laser\u2013LHP, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A specialized proctologist should be able to perform <strong>4\u20135 of these techniques<\/strong>, choosing the right one\u2014or a combination\u2014based on the patient\u2019s <strong>clinical condition and personality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some surgeons promote <strong>trendy or exotic procedure names<\/strong> for marketing, which do not always reflect superior outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>appropriate treatment<\/strong> is chosen <strong>after detailed proctoscopy<\/strong>, often involving patient effort to simulate defecation, revealing hemorrhoids that are not visible at rest. In rare cases, the patient may be asked to defecate to reveal full prolapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some hemorrhoids are treated with <strong>rubber band ligation<\/strong>, others with <strong>laser<\/strong>, and some require <strong>surgical excision<\/strong>. Each technique must be applied <strong>strictly based on its indications<\/strong>. Preoperative counseling for proper bowel habits is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Techniques like <strong>laser<\/strong> and <strong>ultrasound-based treatments<\/strong> (either alone or in combination) provide excellent results in selected cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laser is ideal for <strong>small external hemorrhoids with mucosal prolapse<\/strong>, while <strong>HAL-RAR<\/strong> using ultrasound is best for <strong>internal, bleeding hemorrhoids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rubber band ligation is suitable for select <strong>second-degree hemorrhoids<\/strong> and yields excellent results. Pain after ligation typically results from <strong>poor technique<\/strong> or <strong>inappropriate candidate selection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dbfa0ac0 gb-headline-text\">When Is Surgery Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hemorrhoids <strong>do not always require surgery<\/strong>, and it is best to treat them when they are <strong>not in an acute state<\/strong>. Surgery during inflammation can lead to <strong>more traumatic recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery is <strong>only necessary<\/strong> when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hemorrhoids bleed heavily, especially if anemia is present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hemorrhoids prolapse either occasionally during defecation or permanently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluid discharge is present from the anus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thrombosed hemorrhoids during the <strong>first 2\u20133 days<\/strong> cause unbearable pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin tags are painful, cause hygiene issues, or are removed for cosmetic reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Rule<\/strong>: Time on the toilet should not exceed <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>. Otherwise, hemorrhoids will recur after treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae8425b3 gb-headline-text\">Treatment Options by Hemorrhoid Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hemorrhoids are classified into stages and forms, but these <strong>don\u2019t always reflect severity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <strong>some fourth-degree hemorrhoids require no surgery<\/strong>, while <strong>third-degree ones may demand urgent treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The patient\u2019s <strong>personality and pain sensitivity<\/strong> should be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Painful methods are <strong>not suitable<\/strong> for sensitive patients, while others may choose <strong>definitive treatment regardless of pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First-degree hemorrhoids<\/strong>: Rarely need treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second-degree hemorrhoids<\/strong>: Treated with <strong>sclerosing injections<\/strong> or <strong>rubber band ligation<\/strong> if a stalk is present. If the dentate line is involved or there\u2019s no stalk, <strong>laser<\/strong> is preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third and fourth-degree hemorrhoids<\/strong>: In circumferential prolapse or large hemorrhoids, <strong>HAL\/THD ultrasound techniques<\/strong> or <strong>laser<\/strong> are preferred. For very large external hemorrhoids, <strong>surgical excision<\/strong> may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-7 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2315\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy-1320x1320.webp 1320w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-copy.webp 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After the bandage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides1-e1512815016600.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2311\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides1-e1512815016600.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides1-e1512815016600.webp 694w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides1-e1512815016600-300x295.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides1-e1512815016600-50x49.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hemorrhoid ligation rings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides3-e1512815090573.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"660\" data-id=\"2313\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides3-e1512815090573.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides3-e1512815090573.webp 700w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides3-e1512815090573-300x283.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides3-e1512815090573-50x47.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before the bandage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides-prin-e1512326873791.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"327\" data-id=\"2312\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides-prin-e1512326873791.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides-prin-e1512326873791.webp 311w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides-prin-e1512326873791-285x300.webp 285w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aimoroides-prin-e1512326873791-50x53.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before the bandage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2314\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta-1320x1320.webp 1320w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-aimoroides-meta.webp 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After the bandage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2317\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-1600x1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/peridesi-scaled-1-1320x1320.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hemorrhoid ligation technique.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-scaled.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1018\" data-id=\"2316\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-1024x1018.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-1024x1018.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-768x764.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-1600x1591.webp 1600w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-1536x1527.webp 1536w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-2048x2036.webp 2048w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2013_10_31_16331-1320x1312.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hemorrhoid ligation technique.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-scaled.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2320\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-1600x1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser11-1320x1320.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small hemorrhoids &#8211; laser treatment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2318\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3-1320x1320.webp 1320w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hemorrhoids-laser3.webp 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small hemorrhoids &#8211; laser treatment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2319\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-1600x1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pros-laser-scaled-1-1320x1320.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small hemorrhoids &#8211; laser as an option.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2321\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-1600x1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ypotropi-meta-laser-scaled-1-1320x1320.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bad indication &#8211; no therapeutic effect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mm-e1512325347622.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"344\" data-id=\"2324\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mm-e1512325347622.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mm-e1512325347622.webp 344w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mm-e1512325347622-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mm-e1512325347622-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mm-e1512325347622-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resection is mandatory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m-m1-e1512325405415.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"303\" height=\"305\" data-id=\"2322\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m-m1-e1512325405415.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m-m1-e1512325405415.webp 303w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m-m1-e1512325405415-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m-m1-e1512325405415-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m-m1-e1512325405415-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resection is mandatory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"854\" data-id=\"2323\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850.jpg 854w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_4850-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this case treatment with ultrasound was proposed inaccurately<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-6 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2330\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-1600x1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thromvos4-scaled-1-1320x1320.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Removal of the clot is required.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e1512325434924.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"2327\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e1512325434924.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e1512325434924.webp 500w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e1512325434924-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e1512325434924-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e1512325434924-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a very small clot that will heal on its own.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/anoiktos-e1512325703648.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"526\" data-id=\"2326\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/anoiktos-e1512325703648.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/anoiktos-e1512325703648.webp 510w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/anoiktos-e1512325703648-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/anoiktos-e1512325703648-50x52.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open clot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6917-e1512325476113.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"2329\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6917-e1512325476113.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6917-e1512325476113.webp 500w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6917-e1512325476113-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6917-e1512325476113-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6917-e1512325476113-50x50.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spontaneous healing of the clot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-e1512325730798.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"465\" data-id=\"2325\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-e1512325730798.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-e1512325730798.webp 444w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-e1512325730798-286x300.webp 286w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-e1512325730798-50x52.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thrombus that has opened &#8211; this requires removal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1851-e1512815226558.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"453\" data-id=\"2328\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1851-e1512815226558.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1851-e1512815226558.webp 470w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1851-e1512815226558-300x289.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1851-e1512815226558-50x48.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><figcaption 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