Hemorrhoids
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2026 position
You may have heard about using embolization rather than surgery to treat hemorrhoids.
We consider this procedure as one used only for patients who are not candidates for surgery, not an alternative to surgery if you are a good candidate.
Why? In its current state embolization for hemorrhoids is not as effective or safe as surgery. So your best option for now is surgery.
Studies are ongoing, and if devices and technique changes make embolization as good as or better than surgery we will begin to offer it as an alternative.
You may have heard about using embolization rather than surgery to treat hemorrhoids.
We consider this procedure as one used only for patients who are not candidates for surgery, not an alternative to surgery if you are a good candidate.
Why? In its current state embolization for hemorrhoids is not as effective or safe as surgery. So your best option for now is surgery.
Studies are ongoing, and if devices and technique changes make embolization as good as or better than surgery we will begin to offer it as an alternative.