Rubber_band_ligation
Rubber band ligation
Outpatient treatment for internal hemorrhoids
Rubber band ligation (RBL)[1] is an outpatient treatment procedure for internal hemorrhoids of any grade.[2] There are several different devices a physician may use to perform the procedure, including the traditional metal devices, endoscopic banding, and the CRH O'Regan System.
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With rubber band ligation, a small band is applied to the base of the hemorrhoid, stopping the blood supply to the hemorrhoidal mass. The hemorrhoid will shrink and fibrose within a few days with shriveled hemorrhoidal tissue and band falling off during normal bowel movements - likely without the patient noticing.[3]
Rubber band ligation is a popular procedure for the treatment of hemorrhoids, as it involves a much lower risk of pain than surgical treatments of hemorrhoids, as well as a shorter recovery period (if any at all). It is a very effective procedure and there are multiple methods available. When done with the CRH O’Regan System, it is also associated with a recurrence rate of 5% at 2 years.[4] The procedure is typically performed by gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and general surgeons.