Rafaelo procedure at Cambridge Lea

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Haemorrhoids (or piles as they are commonly known) are generally an unspoken curse from which many of us suffer, but are too embarrassed to discuss with our loved ones, let alone our GP. They are enlarged vascular ‘cushions’ just inside or around the bottom (anus and lower rectum), thought to be caused by a variety of factors but commonly constipation, diarrhoea or excessive straining.

They're very common; it's been estimated that up to 50% of the population may suffer from symptomatic haemorrhoids at some point in their lives (source: Haemorrhoids: diagnosis and management. Am Surg 75 (8): 635–42).

After 3 years of development and over 2,000 patients successfully treated across Europe with outstanding results, we’re able to offer the Rafaelo Procedure. Using the safe and established technology of radio frequency ablation, the Rafaelo procedure can be performed on a walk-in, walk-out basis.

Benefits

You won't need a general anaesthetic, and can return to your normal daily activities immediately after treatment, rather than needing three weeks to recover. You’ll be virtually pain free after the procedure and your symptoms should improve almost immediately. Find out more about the Rafaelo procedure on their website.

If you have haemorrhoids which are between grades 1, 2 or 3, Rafaelo could be the treatment for you.  Some grade 4 haemorrhoids may be reduced, but it's unlikely that they will not reach a complete resolution, which often will require surgery.

Your consultant

Mr Davies is a general surgeon with a special interest in coloproctology and laparoscopic surgery. He started as a Consultant Surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in 2007, and has a busy NHS practice in the Cambridge Colorectal Unit where he is Clinical Director for Digestive Diseases. He consults with patients privately at the Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, and offer outpatient consultations during the evening or the working day. He has a particular interest in the minimally invasive treatments of haemorrhoids (piles), colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and diverticular disease.

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, Mr Davies carries out the Rafaelo procedure, keyhole hernia repair and keyhole gall bladder repair, together with a variety of general surgery procedures. He also carries out all forms of bowel surgery.