Performed by Dr. Ravi Chandra Reddy Obili at Dr Ravi Chandra Reddy
Fissure surgery in Visakhapatnam is a specialized procedure to treat chronic anal fissures that don't respond to conservative treatments. This minimally invasive surgical intervention relieves pain, promotes healing, and prevents recurrence through advanced techniques. Dr Ravi Chandra Reddy Obili, an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist, offers expert fissure treatment with personalized care and proven outcomes.
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A step-by-step look at what happens during this procedure.
Comprehensive examination to confirm chronic fissure diagnosis, assess sphincter tone, and rule out other conditions through physical examination and necessary investigations.
A small controlled incision is made in the internal anal sphincter muscle to reduce spasm and improve blood flow to the fissure area, promoting natural healing.
Chronic or fibrotic fissure edges are carefully trimmed to create fresh tissue edges that heal more effectively, removing scar tissue that prevents healing.
The surgeon carefully examines for any associated fistula tracts or abscesses that may complicate healing and addresses them during the same procedure if present.
The surgical site is managed to heal by secondary intention with proper hemostasis, ensuring minimal bleeding and optimal conditions for tissue regeneration.
A structured, patient-first approach from first consultation to full recovery.
Dr Ravi Chandra Reddy conducts thorough evaluation including digital rectal examination and proctoscopy to assess fissure severity, location, and underlying causes before recommending the most appropriate surgical approach.
Using advanced surgical methods, Dr Reddy performs precise sphincterotomy with minimal tissue trauma, ensuring faster healing, reduced pain, and preservation of sphincter function for long-term continence.
A comprehensive post-operative pain management strategy is implemented including local anesthetics, oral medications, and sitz bath instructions to ensure patient comfort during the critical healing phase.
Regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing progress, address any concerns, provide dietary guidance, and ensure complete recovery with preventive advice to avoid recurrence.
What to expect at each stage of your recovery journey.
First 24-48 hours involve managing discomfort with prescribed pain medications, maintaining hygiene with gentle cleaning, and taking warm sitz baths 3-4 times daily to promote healing and reduce pain.
During weeks 1-2, patients gradually resume normal activities while avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. High-fiber diet and adequate hydration prevent constipation, ensuring soft stools that don't strain the healing tissue.
By weeks 4-6, the surgical site heals completely with minimal discomfort. Patients return to all normal activities including exercise, with continued focus on fiber intake and healthy bowel habits to prevent recurrence.
Over 95% of patients experience complete resolution of chronic anal pain that previously affected daily activities, bowel movements, and quality of life, with noticeable improvement within the first week.
The surgical intervention promotes complete healing of the chronic fissure within 4-6 weeks, addressing the underlying sphincter spasm and inadequate blood flow that prevented conservative treatment success.
Patients report significant improvement in daily comfort, ability to sit, work productivity, and psychological well-being after years of suffering from chronic fissure symptoms and fear of bowel movements.
With proper post-operative care and lifestyle modifications, recurrence rates remain below 5%, offering long-term relief and allowing patients to maintain normal bowel function without chronic pain.
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