Tired of suffering? We Now Have Two Outstanding, Board Certified HAL-RAR Doctors Serving the Nashville Tennessee Area.
Hal-Rar Specialist Dr Willie Melvin, MD
Dr. Willie Melvin
Dr. Willie Melvin, MD is a highly experienced general surgery specialist based in Smyrna, TN. With over 33 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Melvin is a trusted and respected physician. He graduated from MEHARRY and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Melvin is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Tennessee Valley Healthcare System-Nashville. He is highly rated and is known for his expertise in the HAL-RAR (Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation and Recto Anal Repair) procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for hemorrhoids. Dr. Melvin is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, ensuring their well-being throughout their surgical journey.
Contact:
Willie Melvin, MD
515 Stonecrest Parkway, Suite 230
Smyrna TN 37167
Call: 615-223-9935
Hal-Rar Specialist Dr. Joshua T. Taylor, MD
Dr. Joshua T. Taylor
Dr. Joshua T. Taylor, MD is a highly experienced general surgery specialist based in Smyrna, TN. He graduated from the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2010 and is board-certified in general surgery. Dr. Taylor is known for his expertise in general surgery and offers a wide range of surgical procedures to his patients. Dr Tayler specializes in is the HAL-RAR (Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation and Recto Anal Repair) procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for hemorrhoids. With his extensive experience and commitment to patient care, Dr. Taylor is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate surgical care to his patients in Smyrna, TN.
Contact:
Dr. Joshua T. Taylor, MD
410 42nd Ave North, Suite 300
Nashville TN 37209
Learn More About the HAL RAR Hemorrhoid Removal Procedure
Why use HAL-RAR?
* Minimally-invasive.
* Very little pain.
* Quick recovery time.
* Fewer complications.
* Very Low recurrence rate.
* Highly effective hemorrhoid treatment.
What Is HAL-RAR?
HAL RAR is one of the most effective treatments of symptoms such as itching, bleeding and pain.
The HAL-RAR Doppler guided hemorrhoid procedures are appropriate for patients with internal diseased hemorrhoids grade II-IV. These have been developed to provide relief from bleeding, itching and prolapsed tissue. Compared to most surgical procedures for hemorrhoids, the HAL / RAR procedures are intended to provide the patient with less pain and faster recovery. The combined procedures (not including preparation of the patient) take approximately 45 minutes. No cutting or stapling is required.
For the HAL procedure, the surgeon will first use a Doppler to find the sub-arteries that “feed” the hemorrhoid veins. Once one is located, it is constricted by simply tying a suture around it. The RAR (Rectal Anal Repair) is performed if the hemorrhoid disease has caused the tissue to prolapse (bulge out). For the RAR procedure, the surgeon pulls the prolapsed tissue back in place by using a suture to first gather the tissue and then tie it up.
Both procedures are conducted above the patient’s dentate line, which is the area on the anus where the nerves begin. As long as the work is done above the dentate line, the resulting pain is minimal. Patient’s commonly describe the feeling after the procedure similar to the sensation of pushing when one is trying to defecate.
The procedure is very safe, with minimal post-surgical complications. As with all procedures involving the rectum, urinary retention can occur (particularly in male patients.
Please ask your doctor to determine if the HAL RAR procedure is the optimal choice for you, and find out more about the post-surgery experiences of his or her patients.