Hemorrhoid and Anal Surgery in Fort Myers

Advanced Surgical Care of Fort Myers offers same-day surgery for hemorrhoids and other anorectal conditions, including anal fissures, anal fistulas and pilonidal cysts, performed by board-certified colon and rectal surgeons.

Important: Rectal bleeding should always be checked by a doctor. Do not assume it is caused by hemorrhoids.

Conditions We Treat

• Hemorrhoids: swollen veins in the anal canal that can cause bleeding, itching, pain or swelling.
• Anal fissure: a small tear in the lining of the anus that causes sharp pain and bleeding with bowel movements.
• Anal fistula: an abnormal tunnel between the inside of the anal canal and the skin, often after an abscess, causing drainage and discomfort.
• Pilonidal cyst: an infected cyst or sinus near the tailbone that can cause repeated pain, swelling and drainage.

Treatment Options

Many of these conditions improve first with fiber, fluids, stool softeners, sitz baths and medications. When symptoms persist or keep coming back, your surgeon may recommend a procedure such as hemorrhoid removal (hemorrhoidectomy), treatment of a fistula (such as fistulotomy or seton placement), a procedure to help a chronic fissure heal, or removal of a pilonidal cyst. Your surgeon will explain the options that fit your condition.

What to Expect

Before: You will first see your surgeon for a consultation at their office. Once your procedure is scheduled, our nurses will call you before your surgery date with instructions about eating, drinking and medications. See Before Surgery.

Day of surgery: Arrive at the time you are given and bring your ID, insurance card and medication list. You will meet your anesthesia provider and nurse, and after your procedure you will rest in our recovery area. You will need an adult to drive you home. See Day of Surgery.

After: You will go home with written instructions from your surgeon. Follow them closely, and call your surgeon’s office with any questions. See After Surgery and Helpful Hints.

Recovery usually includes sitz baths, a high-fiber diet, plenty of fluids and stool softeners. Discomfort is common for the first days, and your surgeon will prescribe a plan to keep you comfortable. Recovery time depends on the procedure.

Colorectal Surgeons at Our Center

Anorectal surgery at Advanced Surgical Care of Fort Myers is performed by Valerie R. Dyke, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Jeffrey A. Neale, MD, FACS, FASCRS and Nagesh B. Ravipati, MD, FACS, FASCRS.

Insurance, Self-Pay and Financing

These procedures are usually covered by health insurance when medically necessary. Your deductible, copay or coinsurance depends on your plan, so check with your insurance company. Surgery centers often have lower facility fees than hospitals. If you are paying for your procedure yourself, you can request a Good Faith Estimate. CareCredit financing is accepted. For billing questions, see Billing Info or call 239-236-2215.

Common Questions

Is hemorrhoid surgery painful?

Some discomfort is expected after surgery. Your surgeon will give you a pain-control plan, and following the bowel care instructions makes a big difference.

Do I need surgery for hemorrhoids?

Most hemorrhoids are treated without surgery. Surgery is considered when symptoms are severe or other treatments have not worked.

How to Schedule

Procedures at Advanced Surgical Care of Fort Myers are scheduled through your surgeon’s office. Schedule a consultation with Valerie R. Dyke, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Jeffrey A. Neale, MD, FACS, FASCRS and Nagesh B. Ravipati, MD, FACS, FASCRS through their office; phone numbers are on each surgeon’s page. Already scheduled with us? Call 239-236-2215 with questions about your procedure, billing or directions.

Advanced Surgical Care of Fort Myers, 13195 Metro Pkwy, Unit 12-16, Fort Myers, FL 33966, just off I-75 at exit 131. Directions.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Your surgeon will recommend the treatment that is right for you.