German IRC (Infrared Coagulator)
IRC uses the direct application of heat to induce coagulation and fibrosis in the submucosal layer. The Precision Endoscopic Infrared Coagulator (Precision Endoscopic Technologies, Sturbridge, Mass) uses a single-use, 3.2-mm outer diameter, 300 cm deep flexible fiberoptic probe that is transferred through an endoscope channel. The distal tip of the probe is located in contact with the hemorrhoid tissue, ideally at the pedicle of hemorrhoids and short 1- to 5-second bursts of infrared radiation are passed to by depressing a foot pedal.
IRC is considered as a safe, painless and straightforward OPD procedure for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.
Features:
- The non-surgical procedure with early recovery and minimal recurrence
- The process is performed in a short period
- All the hemorrhoids can be treated in one sitting as an outpatient
- It is helpful for those cases that have not responded well to other treatments
- It is less painful than other methods, such as band ligation
