About Fissurectomy
Key Highlights
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Definitive treatment for chronic anal fissures unresponsive to medication.Directly removes the non-healing tear and scar tissue.Often provides immediate relief from severe anal pain.Typically performed as a day-care or short-stay procedure.High success rate in promoting complete healing.Can be combined with sphincterotomy for better outcomes./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic anal fissure persisting for more than 6-8 weeks.
- Failure of conservative management (e.g., stool softeners, topical nitrates, calcium channel blockers).
- Fissure associated with a sentinel pile (skin tag) or hypertrophied anal papilla.
- Severe pain that interferes with daily activities.
- Recurrent bleeding from the fissure.
- Fissure with significant underlying sphincter spasm.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-anesthetic check-up including blood tests and ECG.
- Bowel preparation may be advised, such as an enema on the morning of surgery.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure as per anesthesia guidelines.
- Disclosure of all current medications, especially blood thinners (to be stopped as advised).
- Arranging for transportation and post-operative care at home.
- Discussion with the surgeon about the procedure, risks, and expected outcomes.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding from the surgical site.
- Infection in the anal area.
- Pain or discomfort, especially during bowel movements.
- Temporary difficulty controlling gas or stool (flatus incontinence).
- Rare risk of anal stenosis (narrowing) if healing is excessive.
- Small chance of fissure recurrence.
- Risks associated with anesthesia (e.g., nausea, allergic reaction).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Pain is managed with prescribed analgesics and sitz baths (warm water soaks) 2-3 times daily.
- Diet should be high in fiber and fluids to prevent constipation and straining.
- Stool softeners are often prescribed for the first 1-2 weeks.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and prolonged sitting for 1-2 weeks.
- Keep the anal area clean and dry; pat gently after bathing.
- Follow-up with the surgeon as scheduled to monitor healing.
- Most patients can return to sedentary work within a few days to a week.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (typically day-care)
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Expected recovery time: 2-4 weeks for full healing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering fissurectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for fissurectomy in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform fissurectomy. MediFyr helps you compare general surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for fissurectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Fissurectomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing fissurectomy.
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