One reason people do not talk about hemorrhoid problems with their doctor is because they anticipate a painful, traditional hemorrhoid surgery.
A minimally invasive surgical approach now available in the United States, called Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH), may help patients recover from hemorrhoid surgery faster with less pain when compared to conventional hemorrhoidectomy procedures.
For media background information on hemorrhoids and PPH, click on the appropriate link below:
Before and After Illustration (Video - requires Media Player)
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Hemorrhoid Background (PDF)* |
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PPH Back grounder (PDF)* |
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Facts About Hemorrhoids (PDF)* |
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