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Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoid Treatment

Specialized Hemorrhoid Medical Center in Toronto

Urgent Appointments Available

About ProctoCan

At ProctoCan, we offer comprehensive, holistic care of your gastrointestinal health, from the esophagus to the anus. ProctoCan specializes in advanced anorectal care. You can receive medical care within days delivering standard therapy covered by your provincial insurer and advanced surgical therapy that is not covered even by most private insurance. Meanwhile, we also offer ongoing care for you via virtual methods such as by text and phone, facilitating your return to health – the sooner the better.

Treatment Options for Advanced Hemorrhoids

At ProctoCan, our physicians use a combination of different technologies and techniques, customized for each patient, to provide the best treatment result possible.

Newest Technology:
Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (ELITE)

This treatment option is minimally invasive, effective and painless with little to no postoperative pain or bleeding, allowing you to quickly return to daily activities.

THD (Anolift)

Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization (THD) is a 25-year-old procedure offered at Proctocan for the last 5 years successfully. Now THD is included as part of the ELITE procedure.

Traditional Cutting Surgery

Fergusson Hemorrhoidectomy,
Milligan Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy,
Endoscopic Hemorrhoidectomy

Symptoms of Different
Types of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are the result of expanded and dilated blood in the anal canal or rectum. The common symptoms are those of bleeding, pain, fullness or pressure, swelling and prolapse out of the anus or itching during or well after the passage of stool.

Meet Your Physician

Dr. Ash Maharaj

BSc MB BCh FACS

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Member of Canadian Association of General Surgeons
  • Clinical Lead Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoid Therapies ProctoCAN
  • Certified Instructor in Neo Laser Anorectal Therapies

Fundamentally for advanced hemorrhoids your choice is:
1. Cut a few out through nerves in the internal skin, leaving several behind and cut edges.
2. Stitch and/or laser as many all we can see out leaving the skin and nerves intact

Physician Resources

Get access to valuable physician resources, including medical journals, research papers, clinical guidelines, and more. Stay informed on new techniques and refer patients.

Webinar

Friday, Dec 10 at 9:30 AM ET

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Patient Stories

Rosa
Rosa
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Had the procedure THD done. I was impressed with how quick & accommodating the appointment was. Quick recovery. I went back to work in a couple of days. Doc was available for questions at all hours of the day. This made me feel very comfortable.
Maria Di Marco
Maria Di Marco
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On February 29, 2020 I had THD (transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization) done at Thornhill Endoscopy Center by Dr. Maharaj. It has been an incredibly positive life changing experience in so many ways.
Irina C
Irina C
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I am very grateful to Dr Maharaj for the surgery. The surgery was exceptional. Now I feel completely different – the pain and bleeding disappeared.
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Stop Suffering from Hemorrhoids

Referrals should be sent by Fax to Proctocan: 416.250.5888.

Please note location of service request and we will expedite consultations and care within days and even hours as necessary. Please use the chat box for urgent care requests, or by email preferably.

We offer urgent appointments