Hospitals in Cambodia Offering Hemorrhoidectomy
Several hospitals in Cambodia provide surgical services that can include hemorrhoidectomy. Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope in Phnom Penh specifically lists hemorrhoidectomy and ligation among its surgical services.
Other hospitals with relevant general or colorectal surgical services that patients can contact include:
- Royal Phnom Penh Hospital
- Calmette Hospital
- Sing-Specialists Medical Centre - Hospital
- Intercare Hospital - Main Entrance
- Khema International Hospital
- Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital
Calmette Hospital has a dedicated digestive and oncological surgery division with colorectal and minimally invasive surgical services. SingMed also lists colorectal and general surgery among its specialties.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hospital
1. Surgeon experience
Choose a hospital with a surgeon experienced in hemorrhoidectomy and colorectal or general surgery.
2. Treatment options
Ask whether the hospital offers alternatives such as rubber-band ligation, sclerotherapy, or other minimally invasive treatments when appropriate.
3. Diagnostic facilities
The hospital should have suitable examination and diagnostic services to confirm the hemorrhoid type and severity before surgery.
4. Anesthesia and operating facilities
Check whether qualified anesthesia staff, appropriate operating rooms, monitoring, and emergency support are available.
5. Postoperative care
Ask about pain control, wound care, bleeding management, follow-up visits, and access to medical support after discharge.
6. Hospital stay
Confirm whether hemorrhoidectomy is performed as day surgery or usually requires an overnight stay.
7. Total cost
Request a complete estimate covering the surgeon, anesthesia, tests, operating-room charges, medicines, hospital stay, and follow-up.
8. Insurance
Check whether the hospital is accepted by your insurance provider and whether prior authorization is required.
For patients travelling to Cambodia, it is especially important to confirm that the hospital currently performs hemorrhoidectomy and that an appropriate colorectal or general surgeon is available before scheduling treatment.
