Anal Fissure Surgery

Surgery for a chronic anal fissure

Anal fissure surgery is a procedure to help a chronic fissure heal and to relieve pain and bleeding. Many fissures are treated without surgery first.

• Pain on passing stool and spots of bleeding are typical reasons for review
• A chronic fissure is distinguished from a tear that may still settle
• Surgery is discussed when non-surgical care has not been enough

Non-surgical fissure care comes first

Most people start with non-surgical measures, and those measures are not skipped simply because a procedure exists. An operation is a later option for a fissure that persists.

• Non-surgical care is the usual starting point
• An operation is considered if the fissure remains painful or fails to heal
• The choice is explained so you know what surgery would add

Easing fissure pain and bleeding

When surgery is indicated, the aim is healing of the fissure and relief of pain and bleeding. Follow-up checks that the area is settling.

• Pain and bleeding are reviewed after the procedure
• Healing of the fissure is checked rather than assumed
• You are advised when to return if symptoms continue

At Estecenter in Şişli, Istanbul, many anal fissures are treated without surgery before an operation is considered.