“Does a hemorrhoidectomy require general anesthesia?”

Hi, a hemorrhoidectomy can be performed under general anesthesia but it can also be performed under IV sedation and local anesthesia. The decision as to which kind of anesthesia a patient receives may also depend on several other factors such as the patient’s body habitus and size, positioning of the patient, length of the procedure, and patient’s other medical problems. If you have any specific concerns, address them with your surgeon and the anesthesiologist prior to the surgery. Good luck!!!