Minimally Invasive Procedure for Hemorrhoids (MIPH) 0r painless stapler surgery is known to be very popular since it acts an alternative approach to surgical interventions made for piles.

MIPH is defined as a minimally invasive surgical technique in which a band of loose or prolapsed mucosa and submucosa in the rectum is excised , proximal to the piles and disrupted mucosa is fixed by ‘stapled end to end mucosal anastomosis’.

This will ultimately occlude the blood supply to the superior hemorrhoidal artery above the hemorrhoidal tissue, resulting in the retraction of prolapsed mucosa back to its original anatomical position. A special circular stapler known as PPH3 is used in the anastomosis and the whole maneuver will take around 30-45 minutes.

MIPH, has several advantages over surgical treatments such as minimal pain, minimal blood loss, quick recovery and reduced hospital stay. In fact, patients will be able to return to their normal daily activities within a day.