How long does it take to recover from minimally invasive hemorrhoid surgery?

Generally, it takes 1 to 3 months to fully recover after minimally invasive hemorrhoid surgery. Detailed analysis is as follows:

After minimally invasive hemorrhoid surgery, if the patient has good overall health without underlying conditions such as diabetes or anemia, normal blood clotting function and tissue repair capability, mild hemorrhoid symptoms, small surgical wounds, minimal damage to the perianal tissue during surgery, and strictly follows postoperative medical advice—including maintaining anal hygiene, eating a balanced diet, regular作息, and moderate exercise—the wound healing process will be relatively fast, and complete recovery can be achieved in about one month, allowing the patient to return to normal life and work routines.

However, if the patient has multiple underlying diseases, such as poorly controlled blood sugar due to diabetes that affects tissue repair, or anemia that causes insufficient nutrition and low resistance, these factors can delay postoperative recovery. Additionally, if the hemorrhoid condition is severe, requiring a larger surgical area, deeper wounds, and causing more damage to the perianal tissues during surgery, coupled with inadequate postoperative care—such as poor anal hygiene leading to infection, unregulated diet causing constipation or diarrhea, or excessive physical strain—these all hinder wound healing, requiring up to 3 months after minimally invasive hemorrhoid surgery for full recovery.

To avoid unnecessary physical strain, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or standing during the recovery period, maintain anal hygiene, and attend regular follow-up appointments. The diet should primarily consist of light, easily digestible foods, with increased intake of fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits to promote smooth bowel movements.