Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids
Dr. Kaloyan Pavlov, Ph.D.
Dr. Pavlov graduated from the Medical University of Sofia and specialized in the Clinic of Gastroenterology at the University Hospital Tsaritsa Ioana, Sofia in 2019. He successfully completed a Ph.D. program in 2018. Aftewards, he continued his medical career for 5 years in a private clinic of Gastroenterology in Saint-Gatein, France.
Over the years, Dr. Pavlov has specialized and has acquired professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic and interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy, as well as in the diagnostic, contrast-enhanced and interventional transabdominal ultrasound - abdominal sonography, percutaneous liver biopsy under ultrasound control, contrast-enhanced liver ultrasound, etc. He has more than 20 publications and scientific reports.
Dr. Pavlov has been part of the team of MC MARKOVS since 2024.
What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are dilated venous plexuses in the anal canal. They often cause unpleasant symptoms such as itching, pain or bleeding, which worsens the quality of life. Obviously, in such cases some kind of treatment is required.
What are the most important treatment modalities used hemorrhoids?
There are different treatment modalities. Drug therapy is usually used as a first step for temporary relief. In the second stage, ligament ligation of the hemorrhoidal node is used. This method leads to quick, effective and immediate relief of symptoms. At the same time, it stops the development of the disease and reduces the frequency of crises. Surgical treatment is the last resort in advanced hemorrhoidal disease.
What is rubber band ligation?
The procedure consists in placing rubber bands at the base of the hemorrhoidal node. Thus, the treated hemorrhoid is deprvied from blood supply. The goal is to effectively reduce the stage of hemorrhoidal disease and to avoid surgical intervention.
How to prepare for rubber band ligation?
The rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids does not require specific preparation on the part of the patient.
How is the procedure performed?
The rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids is performed on an outpatient basis, in the office of the treating gastroenterologist. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes and is painless.
How do I recover after the procedure?
Recovery after rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids is extremely fast. No specific hygiene, dietary or any other measures are required. After the procedure the patient may immediately return to normal daily lifestyle.
When are the relief symptoms observed after rubber band ligation?
Relief of symptoms is expected within a week after the manipulation. In some patients, a second procedure is required for a longer effect.
Dr. Kaloyan Pavlov
Gastroenterologist
