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Apollo Spectra Hosp launches advanced Rafaelo procedure for treating haemorrhoids

Chennai May 21 (UNI) The Chennai-based Apollo Spectra Hospital on Wednsday
announced the launch of revolutionary Rafaelo Procedure (Radiofrequency Ablation
of Haemorrhoids under Local Anaesthesia) for treating piles.
It is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive radiofrequency therapy for haemorrhoids that
offers precise delivery and quick recovery.
Hospital Senior Consultant GI - Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery Dr. Vani Vijay
is one of the few experts in the country pioneering this advanced minimally invasive
surgical technique, performed as a daycare procedure, offering patients faster
recovery, reduced pain, significantly fewer risks, and best-in-class outcomes.
Apollo Spectra Hospitals, part of the Apollo Hospitals Group, specialises in planned
daycare surgeries across key specialities, with a strong focus on Proctology care,
especially haemorrhoids, or commonly known as piles.
The condition affects around 40 million people in India, with a million new cases
yearly, most common between the ages of 45 and 65. Many avoid treatment due
to stigma or fear of surgery, according to a press release.
The Rafaelo Procedure offers a minimally invasive, daycare solution using
radiofrequency ablation. Performed under regional anaesthesia, it causes
minimal discomfort and enables a quicker return to normal activities.
The Rafaelo Procedure is carried out by utilising a specialised probe to deliver
controlled radiofrequency energy to haemorrhoidal tissue. This causes coagulation,
dehydration, and contraction of the haemorrhoidal cushions, symptomatically treating
without annihilating intervening healthy tissue.
The treatment is around 30 minutes and is suited to same-day discharge. Compared
to conventional hemorrhoidectomy, wherein a surgical excision is done with spinal or
general anaesthesia involving overnight stay with a 2–3-week recovery time, the Rafaelo
Procedure is simpler and less invasive.
Since this procedure does not involve tissue incision, it preserves the surrounding
anatomy, minimising trauma, and greatly accelerates healing.
Dr. Vani Vijay said, "The Rafaelo Procedure marks a significant advancement in the
treatment of haemorrhoids. With its minimally invasive radiofrequency technology,
patients experience faster recovery, minimal discomfort, and excellent recovery with
minimal or no chances of relapse.
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