Dr. Cranford’s Non-Surgical Treatment
The Keesey technique uses a special electrode to send a very low current into the hemorrhoid. The hemorrhoid shrinks and shrivels up. There is little or no pain, and a treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes.
Why it hurts so little
Under 15 minutes per treatment6–10 treatments in a typical caseUp to 3–4 in 24 hoursAbout 80,000 given, with few complications
Internal hemorrhoids sit above the anorectal line, where the lining has no pain sensors. That is why the current can work there with little or no discomfort. Side effects can include slight pain or bleeding.
How many treatments you need depends on how severe the hemorrhoids are. They can be given on consecutive days, up to three or four in 24 hours, so a course can be short. The same method treats rectal prolapse.
Dr. Cranford has used other non-surgical methods (rubber band ligation, infrared photocoagulation and more) and found the Keesey technique the best tolerated and most effective, with the least chance of side effects. Since 1975 he has dedicated his practice to a milder treatment that replaces surgery such as a hemorrhoidectomy.
Common questions
Does the Keesey treatment hurt?
It is done with little or no pain. Internal hemorrhoids sit above the anorectal line, where the lining has no pain sensors. Side effects can include slight pain or bleeding.
How long does a treatment take?
Usually less than 15 minutes.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on how severe the hemorrhoids are. A typical case of internal hemorrhoids needs 6 to 10 treatments, which can be given on consecutive days, up to 3 or 4 in 24 hours.
Is it surgery?
No. The Keesey technique uses a very low electrical current through a small electrode to shrink the hemorrhoid. There is no cutting and no hospital stay.
The Keesey technique: the full entryDr. Cranford’s complete clinical notes, in his own words. 213 words, about 1 min.Read the notes
How the treatment works
The hemorrhoid treatment Dr. Cranford administers is called the “Keesey Technique” or negative galvanic treatment. It is the use of a special electrode that conducts a very low voltage, low milliamperage electrical current into the diseased hemorrhoidal tissue causing electrochemical destruction. Simply stated, the electronic action causes the hemorrhoid to shrink and shrivel up. This is accomplished with little or no pain and treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes.
Post treatment and follow up treatment
The number of treatments is determined by severity of the hemorrhoidal disease. Treatment may easily be administered on consecutive days with as many as 3 to 4 treatments in a 24-hour period. The typical case with internal hemorrhoids may require 6 to 10 treatments. Side effects may include slight pain and/or bleeding, but the mucosa has no topical pain sensors allowing this treatment to be administered with little or no discomfort.
Dr. Cranford has recognized the need for milder but effective treatment to replace surgery and has, since 1975, dedicated himself to the treatment of hemorrhoids and other rectal diseases. He has administered over 80,000 (Keesey) treatments with few complications and very good outcome. This treatment offers patients a great alternative to conventional surgical procedures with a predictable outcome that is quite satisfactory.
