Private Haemorrhoidectomy Surgery

Haemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure to treat haemorrhoids by either surgical removal or positioning them to stop the blood supply.

By Andrew Hatfield
Updated: 4th May 2023

Medically reviewed by
Mr Rajasundaram Rajaganeshan

Our Consultant General Surgeons offer a number of treatments for haemorrhoids including banding, injections, haemorrhoidectomy and transanal haemorrhoid dearterialisation (THD). You will need a consultation with your surgeon to discuss which type of haemorrhoid treatment is best for you.

Privately you will benefit from no waiting lists or long delays for a Haemorrhoidectomy at Fairfield Independent Hospital.

We work with all known insurance companies, and offer competitive self-pay prices if you do not have health insurance.

We also offer transanal haemorrhoid dearterialisation (THD) which is a minimally invasive treatment for haemorrhoids.

Before considering surgery, it is important to be aware that all surgical procedures carry a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand the risks involved with Haemorrhoidectomy.

FAQs

Q. Is haemorrhoidectomy a major surgery?

Yes, haemorrhoidectomy is generally considered a major surgery. It’s a surgical procedure that involves the removal of haemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the rectum or anus. Haemorrhoidectomy is usually performed under general anaesthesia and typically requires a hospital stay of at least one day.

Q. What is the recovery time for a haemorrhoidectomy?

The time it takes for a patient to heal after a haemorrhoidectomy can vary depending on a number of factors, including the extent of the surgery, your overall health and adherence to post-operative care instructions. In general, it can take anywhere from two to six weeks for a patient to fully recover from a haemorrhoidectomy.

It is recommended that you avoid any weight lifting or strenuous activity for several weeks while the surgical site heals. Follow-up appointments with your surgeon consultant will allow them to assess your condition and progress of recovery. If you experience any complications, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Q. What are the risks associated with a haemorrhoidectomy?

While a haemorrhoidectomy is generally considered a safe and effective procedure, there are some potential complications that you should be aware of. These include pain and discomfort, bleeding, infection, difficulty passing stool and incontinence. If you experience any of these problems or other symptoms after a haemorrhoidectomy, it’s important to contact your doctor right away. They can assess your symptoms and provide appropriate treatment to help manage any complications.

Q. Can I drive after a haemorrhoidectomy?

It’s generally recommended that patients avoid driving for at least 1-2 weeks after a haemorrhoidectomy. This is because the surgical area may be painful and uncomfortable, which can make it difficult to sit for extended periods of time.

Before driving again, patients should make sure they are able to sit comfortably for an extended period of time without pain or discomfort, and free of any medication that may impair their ability to drive safely.

Key facts about the procedure

Why choose us:

Consultant level care, every time
Flexible appointments, to suit you
No waiting lists or long delays

Comprehensive service

We have a team of Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeons, Consultant Radiologists and specialist pelvic floor Physiotherapists, who provide a comprehensive service for patients who suffer from haemorrhoids or other bowel and pelvic floor related conditions.

You will be offered an appointment at the earliest convenient date for you.

During your initial consultation you will be seen by a consultant, who is specifically trained and has experience of performing Haemorrhoidectomy. You will be able to explain your medical history and any concerns you might have with the surgeon who would be performing the Haemorrhoidectomy.

Your consultant will discuss with you if they feel any further diagnostic tests such as scans or blood tests are needed, if there are any other treatment pathways to consider such as Transanal Haemorrhoid Dearterialisation (THD) , which might be an option or if you can be booked straight in for a procedure.

We work with all known insurance companies, and offer competitive self-pay prices if you do not have health insurance.

Haemorrhoidectomy guide price

Patient Pathway	Initial Consultation	Diagnostic Investigations	Main Treatment	Post-Discharge Care	Total
Hospital fees	Included	£150 (Proctoscopy without histology)	£2,470	Included	£2,620
Consultant fees	£200	Included	Included	One follow up included	£200
Guide Price	£200	£150	£2,470	Included	£2,820

Patient Pathway	Hospital fees	Consultant fees
Initial Consultation	Included	£200
Diagnostic Investigations	£150 (Proctoscopy without histology)	Included
Main Treatment	£2,470	Included
Post-Discharge Care	Included	One follow up included
Sub Totals	£2,620	£200
Total Guide Price		£2,820

The guide price may vary depending on:

Which consultant you choose
Your medical history
The type of diagnostic investigation your consultant advises is best for you
If you have had a recent diagnostic investigation and we can access it
The type of anaesthetic your consultant advises is best for you
The type of implant, drug or the actual procedure you choose or your consultant advises is best for you
The guide prices correct as at the 1 of May 2023

Following your consultation you will be made clear of the costs to you before you go ahead with your treatment.

What's included:

The initial consultation guide price covers the cost of your initial appointment with your consultant. The consultation fee is due in full on the day of the appointment.

The diagnostic investigations guide price covers the approximate cost of any tests you may require to assist the consultant with a diagnosis, such as x-rays and blood tests. Any associated costs will be made clear to you before you proceed with any scan or test.

The Main Treatment guide price covers your stay in hospital as long as it is clinically necessary. This guide price includes all pre-operative tests that the Hospital requires to ensure you are fit for surgery, the fees for your consultant and anaesthetist to perform the procedure, and any nursing care, medication and food after. However, if your consultant advises that you need a different prosthesis, or you request a non standard item, then the guide price for your treatment will alter. This will be made clear to you before you go ahead with your treatment and will become the ‘fixed price’. The payment for the main treatment is due in full, five days prior to your admission date.

Post discharge care following your discharge from Hospital is included in your fixed price care package. This price includes a single post-op consultant consultation and physiotherapy visits (up to the number stated), removal of any stitches, change of dressings and any medication you need to take home with you. The main treatment price also includes the cost of treating any complications at the Hospital for 30 days following the date of your procedure where those complications arise directly out of the treatment you receive as part of your treatment package and are identified within 30 days of your discharge from Hospital, provided that you have followed the advice of your Consultants and any other medical professionals involved in your care following the procedure. This includes any consultations, outpatient, day-care and inpatient treatment that the Consultant says you need and which the Hospital agrees to provide.

For more information visit paying for your own treatment or contact our business office on 01744 746 407 or enquiries@fairfield.org.uk

About your recovery:

What happens after a Haemorrhoidectomy?

After your Haemorrhoidectomy you will be transferred to the recovery ward and then to your private room.

When can you go home after a Haemorrhoidectomy?

You should be able to go home after one to three days. The length of stay after positioning haemorrhoids can be shorter.

Be sure to discuss your return to work following a Haemorrhoidectomy with your surgeon.

It is important that you follow the advice the Hospital and the consultant provide you.

The surgeon will tell you when you can return to normal activities.

The information on this page is for reference only and has been reviewed by appropriate medical or clinical professionals. The information contained on this page should not be a substitute for professional medical advice nor is it intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment.

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