Dr. Vishwanathan Venkatesan

Dr. Vishwanathan Venkatesan is Consultant Proctosurgeon at Healing Hands Clinic, JP Nagar, Bengaluru, with 21 years of experience. Healing Hands lists MBBS, MS in Surgery from AFMC, FIAGES and a Diploma in Proctology among his qualifications. The clinic also notes that he served in the armed forces as an on-call doctor during the Kargil war.

His current practice is centred on proctology and minimally invasive anorectal surgery, particularly haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, constipation-related anorectal problems and selected hernia care. Healing Hands specifically lists MCDPA, Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty and stapler haemorrhoidopexy among the approaches used in his piles practice.

Treatment choice depends on examination findings, grade and type of haemorrhoids, fistula anatomy, previous procedures and bowel habits. Not every patient requires surgery; medical treatment, dietary measures and office-based management may be appropriate in selected cases, while laser, stapler or other surgical techniques are considered when clinically indicated. Imaging or endoscopy may be added for recurrent, complex or atypical symptoms.

For an international consultation, useful records include previous proctology or general-surgery notes, colonoscopy or imaging reports when available, a medication list and details of prior procedures. Final treatment planning should follow direct examination and review of current symptoms, especially when there is recurrent bleeding, persistent pain, discharge, swelling or previous anorectal surgery. A clear symptom timeline can also help distinguish recurrent disease from a new anorectal problem.