New Hemorrhoid Treatment at AVH

Dr. Stephanie Allen Lilly, General Surgeon

AVH Surgical Associates in Berlin is pleased to announce that Stephanie Allen Lilly, MD, General Surgeon, is now performing a new, minimally-invasive hemorrhoid surgery. Known as THD-HP™ - Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization-Hemorrhoidopexy, this rapidly growing procedure for treatment of hemorrhoids can now be performed close-to-home, at Androscoggin Valley Hospital.

Nearly 50% of the American population suffers or will suffer from hemorrhoids. This revolutionary treatment option uses a doppler-guided scope to locate and tie the terminal branches of the hemorrhoidal arteries without cutting the patient’s tissue.

Benefits of this new procedure include:

• Limited risk of complications
• Minimal post-op pain
• Procedure performed under direct visualization
• Doppler-guided, highly sensitive technology
• Unique scope design for accuracy
• Quick procedure, approximately 20-30 minutes
• Speedy recovery; patients are back to normal activities within 24-48 hours

“This is one of many new procedures that AVH is proud to provide,” commented Keith Shute, MD, MMM, Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Clinical Services. “As part of our ongoing commitment to Lead the Way to a Healthier Future, we remain focused on meeting the needs of the residents of and visitors to our community by providing state-of-the art procedures and exceptional physicians, nurses, assistants and support staff.”

In addition to THD-HP™, Dr. Lilly performs a variety of treatments including varicose vein, breast care and numerous laparoscopic procedures.

For more information or an appointment with Dr. Lilly, please call AVH Surgical Associates at 752-7750