Hemorrhoidolysis/Galvanic Electrotherapy

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Hemorrhoidolysis/Galvanic Electrotherapy treatment consists of the application of a small probe (electrode) to each hemorrhoid using manual pressure under direct vision. This causes a gentle electrolysis that results in progressive and complete shrinkage of the hemorrhoidal tissue. One hemorrhoidal area is treated at each visit with the actual treatment lasting only a few minutes. The entire visit lasts less than 30 minutes per treatment. The average hemorrhoid case will require 3 treatments for symptomatic resolution. However, many sufferers have more than one hemorrhoid so additional treatments may be required.

  • Applicable Grades:
    • 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Percent Success:
    • 85-95% grades 1 thru 3
  • Advantages:
    • Outpatient
    • Effective
    • Safe (No reported complications)
    • Easy to Apply
    • No Bowel Preparation
    • Applicable to All Grades
    • Economic
    • No Anesthesia
  • Disadvantages:
    • 8-12 minute procedure vs. 1-5 with Banding & Laser
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