Anoplasty Surgery – Procedure and Recovery Guide

Dr. Ilango Sethu

Surgical Gastroenterology · Iswarya Hospital

A quick guide to anoplasty — what the surgery involves, how long recovery takes, and what to do to heal well.

Anoplasty is a reconstructive procedure to widen or repair the anal canal, most often needed after anal stenosis caused by previous haemorrhoid surgery or scarring.

Quick Overview

Duration: 1–2 hours

Anaesthesia: General or spinal

Hospital stay: 1–2 days

Recovery: 6–8 weeks for full healing

Success rate: 85–90%

Procedure Summary

The surgeon creates a skin or tissue flap near the anus and advances it to widen the anal opening. Dissolvable sutures are used. The wound heals over 6–8 weeks with proper care.

Recovery Essentials

Sitz baths — warm water soaks 2–3 times daily for the first 4 weeks

Stool softeners — essential to prevent straining

High-fibre diet — from day 1 post-surgery

Wound dressing — changed daily as instructed by your nurse

Pain management — paracetamol and NSAIDs as prescribed

Avoid sitting for prolonged periods — use a donut cushion

When to Call the Surgeon

Fever above 38°C

Increasing pain or swelling after day 3

Wound separation or bleeding

Inability to pass stool for more than 3 days

For further guidance, contact Iswarya Hospital's Surgical Gastroenterology department.

Tags:

#anoplasty#anal surgery#recovery#colorectal#anorectal surgery

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