Rubber Band Ligation for Haemorrhoids in Lleida

The haemorrhoidal banding treatment aims to eliminate internal haemorrhoids and, consequently, the problems they cause. 

This treatment is recommended for patients who, perhaps like you, suffer from grade 2 and 3 internal haemorrhoids with their associated discomfort, pain, and bleeding.

It is not recommended for patients with grade 4 haemorrhoids due to numerous cases where this treatment has failed; in such cases, surgical removal is the most recommended procedure.

Haemorrhoidal ligation surgery is recommended for patients with grade 2 or 3 internal haemorrhoids.

Therefore, it is generally advisable not to ignore this type of condition, as it usually does not resolve on its own and tends to worsen, bringing more troublesome symptoms and becoming more complex to treat.

Would you like to learn more about the haemorrhoidal banding procedure and where you can have it done? Keep reading or click on the image below to request a surgical consultation with our proctologist at the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro:

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Haemorrhoid banding surgery in Lleida is carried out at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro, managed by the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro.

To begin the process, you must first request a free and immediate surgical consultation with the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro via our website. You can do this by completing the contact form, calling at +34 91 141 33 56, or clicking the appointment request buttons found throughout this page.

After you request the appointment, our patient service team will call you to welcome you and confirm that the date and time of the appointment suit your schedule. If necessary, they can help reschedule it. 

They will also be available to assist you and answer any questions you may have throughout the entire process. From that moment on, you will be able to contact your personal advisor to solve any doubts.

Are you interested in rubber band ligation for haemorrhoids?

Request a free and immediate appointment with our General Surgery specialist in Lleida

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On the day of your appointment, the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro will welcome you and carry out a physical examination and medical interview. They will determine whether surgery is the appropriate treatment for your haemorrhoid problem or, if not, will provide alternative treatments tailored to your case. 

During the consultation, you will be able to ask the General Surgery Team any questions you may have about the procedure, recovery, and so on.

It is important that on the day of this initial surgical assessment consultation you bring any medical tests you have related to your haemorrhoid issues. This will allow the proctologist, a specialist in anus and rectal diseases, to make a more accurate diagnosis. 

However, this is usually not necessary, as severe haemorrhoid cases tend to be quite evident to the specialist. If you do not have these medical tests and they are required, conducting them may incur an additional cost. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us.

Before deciding on the type of treatment you should undergo, it is necessary for the proctologist to analyse your case and determine the most appropriate procedure for you.

If you and the Equipo de Cirugía General del HLA Perpetuo Socorro decide that you want to undergo haemorrhoid surgery with rubber band ligation, a date for the surgery will be set according to your needs and schedule, as well as the availability of the operating theatre. 

You don’t need to worry — at Operarme we ensure that surgeries are arranged as quickly as possible, with a waiting time usually not exceeding one week to ten days.

After the consultation, one of our patient service advisors will call you to find out how the appointment went and, if you have decided to proceed with the surgery, will confirm the dates for the preoperative assessment and surgery, managing the entire process personally from that point onwards.

In most cases, no preoperative tests are required for rubber band ligation of haemorrhoids, as it is a quick and outpatient procedure. Likewise, no prior preparation involving enemas or the use of anaesthesia is necessary.

However, if any tests are requested, the most common are:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG): This test allows the doctor to assess the patient’s heart health.
• Full blood test: This includes a complete blood count, a basic coagulation study, kidney function tests, and glucose levels. A urine test will also be carried out to rule out infection.

Rubber band ligation of haemorrhoids is considered an outpatient procedure, which means you will be able to go home the same day without the need for hospital admission.

This treatment involves placing a small rubber band above the haemorrhoidal tissue to cut off its blood supply. As a result, the tissue dries out and eventually falls off, effectively removing the haemorrhoid.

A maximum of three haemorrhoidal bundles can be treated per session.

On the day of the procedure, you will go to the hospital with all the required documentation, which you will need to hand in at admissions. You will then be taken to the waiting area until the proctologist calls you in to carry out the treatment.

When the time comes, you will be taken to the consultation room where the specialist will once again explain the steps involved in applying the rubber bands. You will then be asked to lie on the examination table so that the procedure can begin. 

Rubber band ligation for haemorrhoids involves the following steps:

1. Once positioned on the table in the left lateral decubitus position, the proctologist will insert a viewing instrument (anoscope) into the anus to visualise the inside of the anal canal and lower rectum.
2. The haemorrhoid is then grasped with a ligation device, gently suctioned above the dentate line, and a small rubber band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid.
3. If additional haemorrhoids are present, the same procedure is repeated for each one.
4. Once all necessary rubber bands have been placed, the instruments are removed and the procedure is complete.
5. After treatment, the haemorrhoid becomes necrotic and typically falls off within about a week.

Once the bands have been applied, the proctologist will provide you with post-operative instructions to ensure a successful recovery and minimise the risk of complications.

After the procedure has been completed, you will be able to return home the same day to begin your recovery. To ensure this recovery period is as short and comfortable as possible, the following general guidelines should be followed:

• Do not take aspirin during the two weeks following the procedure, as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
• Avoid taking medications or foods with a laxative effect that speed up bowel movements or result in loose stools, as this could interfere with healing and cause complications.
• Take daily sitz baths to help relax the muscles in the area and allow bowel movements to pass more easily and with less straining.

To aid and speed up the recovery, the following tips are also recommended:

• You may take paracetamol (acetaminophen) to help manage any pain.
• Avoid strenuous physical activities, such as lifting heavy objects, as much as possible.

These recommendations should be followed for at least a week, which is generally the time needed for the wound to heal and the haemorrhoid to fall off.

Recovery after rubber band ligation of haemorrhoids is usually complete within 10 to 15 days.

Please note that these are general guidelines. Your proctologist will give you specific post-treatment instructions tailored to your case. If you follow their advice, there should be no reason for the procedure to be unsuccessful.

The advantages of undergoing rubber band ligation for haemorrhoids are clear: relief from pain, an improved quality of life, and, above all, a very low likelihood of recurrence. For these reasons, this procedure is highly recommended for those who wish to return to a normal daily life.

The rubber band ligation procedure for haemorrhoids offered by Operarme not only aims to restore the normal condition of the rectum by removing the haemorrhoids, which is the main objective of the treatment, but also offers several additional benefits, such as:

• Free surgical assessment consultation: At Operarme, you can request a consultation with our proctologists, specialists in diseases of the anus and rectum, to assess your case and determine whether you are suitable for this treatment.
• Top private hospitals: The surgery is carried out in highly reputed private hospitals across Spain.
• Fixed all-inclusive price: The price shown on our website includes everything required to carry out the procedure with the highest possible guarantee of success, so you don’t need to worry about any hidden costs.
• Personalised care: Throughout the entire process, you will be in continuous contact with our patient service team, who will guide and assist you with all the necessary arrangements.
• Rubber band ligation treatment for haemorrhoids: We offer modern and advanced surgical techniques to help resolve your medical issue effectively and safely.
• Haemorrhoid surgery, like all our surgical procedures involving hospital admission, includes a medical complications insurance policy. This covers potential issues such as the need for an extended hospital stay or a reoperation. To find out more about this, please contact our patient service team.

In addition, we work with one of the most highly regarded proctology specialists in Lleida and the procedure is carried out at the Clínica HLA Perpetuo Socorro, which is equipped with the latest medical technology and enjoys a strong reputation in the city.

Rubber band ligation procedure for haemorrhoids has a fixed, all-inclusive price of 1.890 €. This price is the same in all cities where Operarme operates and includes everything necessary to ensure the success of the intervention—with no hidden costs or surprises.

The price covers all medical and technical resources required for the procedure. Below is a breakdown of what is included:

• Operating theatre reservation and use
• Complete preoperative assessment
• Postoperative consultations until medical discharge
• Medical team fees
• Nursing team fees
• All necessary surgical materials
• Anaesthesia and recovery room reservation

To request your free consultation with one of our General Surgery Specialists, click the image below and take the first step to finally resolving your haemorrhoid discomfort.