How do you prepare for Fissure Surgery?

• You will be asked to undergo  blood tests, X-rays, MRI, EKG, and medical and anesthesia clearance tests
• You will be asked by your doctor to quit smoking and stop blood thinning medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen
• You may be asked to go into alcohol withdrawal days before the surgery to avoid life-threatening complications like seizures or tremors
• You will be asked to stop eating and drinking after midnight before the day of operation

What happens during Fissure Surgery?

Fissure surgery is a simple and small procedure. The team will not take more than 15 minutes. Therefore, they will allow you to leave on the same day after recovery is fully observed.  

Surgeons will put you under local or general anesthesia as per your comforts. The team will also ask you to lie down on your chest.

The surgeon will use tools to cut and remove the scarred tissue. He/she may or may not sew it shut with stitches. This is based on the type and seriousness of fissure symptoms.

What can you expect after Fissure Surgery?

• Since fissure surgery is an outpatient procedure, recovery takes a short while.
• You may experience pain,  cramping and nausea following the procedure
• You will be instructed to avoid strenuous activities, including exercise and heavy lifting, for at least five to seven days.

What are the risks associated with Fissure Surgery?

Your doctors and surgeon will always ensure your fissure surgery is safe. Yet, there can be a few things you should be careful about. The following are the rare but possible complications associated with a fissure surgery-

• Bowel incontinence
• Pain
• Swelling
• Bleeding
• Constipation
• Infection
• Inflammation
• Piles or hemorrhoids in the nearby tissue
• Recurrence of fissure symptoms

Alwaysinform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the symptoms above.

What are some of the lifestyle changes you need to make after Fissure Surgery?  

• Following your Fissure Surgery, your doctor may recommend a diet low in fat and high in fiber. You should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.