Palakkad (Kerala) [India], August 13: Life is put on hold when an individual has to undergo the pain and discomfort of piles, fissures, fistula or the dreaded pilonidal sinus. It becomes tough to do any everyday activities, and, in most cases, even sitting comfortably becomes a mirage. Yet the name of a single practitioner has changed the dream of relief to reality for many thousands of people in Palakkad and surrounding regions – Dr. Raviram S, one of the leading specialists in laser proctology.

In addition to having more than 15 years of field-specific experience and more than 3,000 laser surgery successes under his belt, Dr. Raviram has established himself as not only an expert physician who possesses state-of-the-art skills but also as someone who is caring and puts the patient at the centre of attention.

From Pain to Healing – A Journey with the Right Doctor

After 42-year-old Anil of Palakkad started bleeding heavily and feeling a lot of pain when passing stool, the thought of his death crossed his mind. Anil remembers trying home remedies, creams and neglecting it for months on. When I came to see Dr. Raviram, I was suffering. He told me all this in clear language and assured me. The laser therapy was fast, and I was back in the office in days.”

The examples of stories like Anil are typical of the patients of Dr. Raviram. The combination of high-tech with the most human touch has earned him the status of a frontrunner when it comes to treating piles, fissures, fistula, and pilonidal sinus in the area.

Why Dr. Raviram Stands Out

Dr. Raviram is also the founder of Thrissur Piles Clinic, which does work not only in Thrissur. He often meets and serves customers of Palakkad, Malappuram, and other districts around as he says they are ready to travel to be treated by him.

Highlights of his journey include:

• More than 15 years of pure proctology.
• More than 10,000 patients have been treated successfully.
• More than 3,000 laser surgeries and miraculous recovery rates.

National awards, such as the Global Icon Award 2024, Excellence in Minimally Invasive Treatments and Excellence Award in Laser Proctology (2022).

The fact that he has worked in several well-established hospitals, such as PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences (Palakkad), Sun Hospital, and Daya General Hospital, also makes his knowledge of medicine more available to the patients who require it the most.

Understanding the Role of a Proctologist 

Proctology is not a commonly heard word, but to an individual with issues pertaining to anorectal problems, it becomes life-altering. A proctologist is a doctor who treats conditions that relate to the rectum, anus, and the colon. These include:

Piles (Haemorrhoids) – painful, inflammatory swelling of the rectal veins, possibly with haemorrhaging.

Anal Fissures- tiny breaks in the anus resulting in pain that is sharp and stabbing during bowel movements.

Anal Fistulas- an unnatural passageway between the anal canal and the piece of skin, which may result in infection.

Pilonidal Sinus- cysts around the tailbone that were full of pus or hair that would most often reoccur unless managed appropriately.

Although general surgeons can take care of some of these problems, a trained proctologist such as Dr. Raviram has specialised knowledge and approaches, and also offers minimally invasive, and in particular laser-related treatment options that mean even less pain, less bleeding and faster recovery.

Advanced, Minimally Invasive Methods

Dr. Raviram stands at the forefront of using laser technology and modern surgical methods to get rid of anorectal disorders.

The following are some of his highly demanded procedures:

Laser Piles Surgery. The surgery has minimal bleeding; the patient is discharged and healed on the same day.

• FiLaC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure) – An operation that preserves the sphincter; 99 percent success depends on patient selection.
• Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) – Quite precise and little recurrence.
• HAL-RAR – Doppler-guided ligation in advanced phases of piles.
• Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy (MIPH) – requires less time to fully recover with no external incisions.

There are also traditional methods such as Kshar Sutra Therapy, Rubber Band Ligation or Sclerotherapy offered to some of the patients.

A Patient-Centred Approach

Patients can feel the change since the very first consultation. Dr. Raviram spares time to:

• Learn symptoms and history.
• Carry out a gentle but complete exploration.
• Prescribe individual care- medication, diet suggestions, or surgical intervention, as may be necessitated.

To him, it is not only crucial to get the procedure right, but to make the patient comfortable and, by extension, trusting. It makes the patients feel comfortable, be it simplifying the complex procedures through innocuous words or checking on the patients personally after the surgeries.

When to Seek Help Without Delay

Although less-severe symptoms may pass in some cases by adopting changes in lifestyle, Dr. Raviram advises against, but does not rule out, early warning symptoms such as:

• Constant or frequent blood passing with bowel movement.
• Excruciating pain or anus swelling.
• Oozing of pus or blood.

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