Hemorrhoid Surgery: Preparation & Expectations (Hemorrhoidectomy)

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Alternate Names : Hemorrhoidectomy

If a surgical hemorroidectomy is performed, the person will go to a surgery recovery room for a short time after surgery.

Fluids are offered.

Pain medicine is given as needed.

The surgical site is checked for bleeding.

The person is discharged when he or she is comfortable and able to keep fluids down.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/24/01

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