Salalkar Hospital · Ahilyanagar
Surgery, explained honestly.
Advanced stapler and laser techniques for piles, fissure and fistula — alongside classical Kshar Sutra. Plus hernia, appendix and lump-removal surgery, with straight answers about recovery, hospital stay and what to expect.
- OPD
- Open 24 hours
- Techniques
- Stapler · Laser · Kshar Sutra
- Insurance
- Reimbursement support
- Languages
- English · मराठी · हिंदी
01 — What brings you here?
Find your condition.
Tap a condition for symptoms, treatment options and recovery. Anal-area problems are common and treatable — and you can ask about them discreetly.
Anal & rectal
- PilesDiscreetHaemorrhoids · मूळव्याध · बवासीरBleeding, swelling or a lump around the anus, often while passing stool.Read more
- Anal fissureDiscreetफिशर · गुदद्वाराला चीरSharp, cutting pain during and after passing stool, sometimes with bright red blood.Read more
- Fistula-in-anoDiscreetभगंदर · BhagandarA boil or opening near the anus that keeps discharging pus.Read more
- Pilonidal sinusDiscreetपायलोनिडल सायनसA painful swelling or discharging hole near the tailbone.Read more
Abdomen & groin
Lumps & other
- Lipomaचरबीची गाठA soft, movable lump under the skin that grows slowly.Read more
- Breast fibroadenomaस्तनातील गाठA smooth, movable breast lump. Any new breast lump should be examined.Read more
- Phimosis & circumcisionDiscreetसुंताTight foreskin, repeated infection, or circumcision for medical or religious reasons.Read more
02 — Treatment options for piles
Laser, stapler or open surgery — an honest comparison.
All three work. Which one suits you depends on the grade and type of piles found on examination. No technique is painless or guaranteed — here is how they typically differ.
Before any surgery: many early piles settle with fibre, water and medicines alone.
Typical timelines. Your plan, stay and recovery depend on your examination and general health.
03 — Recovery
What the next 30 days usually look like.
The question patients ask most: “how many days off work?” Choose a procedure to see a typical timeline.
- Day 0
Procedure under spinal or short general anaesthesia. Most go home the same day or the next morning.
- Day 1
Walking at home. Soft diet, plenty of water, warm sitz baths as advised.
- Day 2
Many return to desk work. Some discomfort while passing stool is expected.
- Day 7
Normal daily routine for most. Avoid straining and heavy lifting.
- Day 14
Most discomfort has settled. Follow-up check.
- Day 30
Full activity, including two-wheeler rides and exercise, once cleared.
- Day 0
Repair under spinal or general anaesthesia. Usually one night in hospital.
- Day 1
Up and walking. Light meals.
- Day 3–5
Light work from home is possible for many.
- Day 7
Driving is often possible once you can brake without pain.
- Day 14
Back to most desk jobs. Still no heavy lifting.
- Week 4–6
Heavier lifting and exercise usually resume after review.
- Day 0
Procedure chosen by fistula type. Often day-care or one night.
- Day 1–3
Sitz baths and dressings. Pain controlled with medicines.
- Day 7
Light work for many.
- Day 14–21
Wound-healing review.
- Week 4–8
A fistula tract heals over several weeks — follow-ups matter.
Typical timelines, not promises. Your surgeon will give you a plan for your condition.
04 — Discreet enquiry
No one needs to know why you’re messaging.
- A short, private form
The WhatsApp button opens a few blank lines — name, age, location, problem. You type only what you’re comfortable sharing; nothing names a condition for you.
- Talk before you visit
Ask your questions on the phone first. There’s no obligation to book.
- Your details stay private
Used only to answer you — never shared, never used for promotions.
05 — About
Dr. Rahul Salalkar
Dr. Rahul Salalkar is a surgeon (Shalya Tantra) at Salalkar Hospital, Ahilyanagar, with five years of surgical practice. His fellowship training is in proctology.
His work focuses on conditions of the anal area — piles, fissure, fistula and pilonidal sinus — using advanced stapler and laser techniques alongside the classical Kshar Sutra method, chosen by what suits each patient. He also performs hernia and appendix surgery, and removes lumps such as lipoma and breast fibroadenoma.
He believes a good consultation leaves you understanding your options, including when surgery is not needed.
MS (ISM) · Fellowship in Proctology · Reg. No. I-90951
Salalkar Hospital
- General surgical & maternity hospital
- OPD open 24 hours
- Bills, discharge summary and documents for insurance reimbursement
06 — Questions
Straight answers.
Do all piles need surgery?
No. Early piles often settle with fibre, fluids, stool softeners and medicines. Surgery is advised when bleeding, prolapse or pain continue despite these, or for advanced grades.
Is laser treatment painless?
No surgery is completely painless. Laser and stapler techniques usually cause less discomfort than open surgery, and pain is managed with medicines. Expect some discomfort for a few days.
How long will I stay in hospital?
Most anal-area procedures are day-care or one night. Hernia repair usually needs one night. You’ll get a clear estimate after examination.
Can I claim insurance?
Yes, through reimbursement. The hospital provides the bills, discharge summary and documents your insurer asks for. Check your policy — many have a waiting period for piles and hernia.
Will it come back after surgery?
It can, with any technique. The chance depends on the condition, its grade and your bowel habits afterwards. Fibre, water and not straining make a real difference.
Can I speak to the doctor before visiting?
Yes. Send a WhatsApp message or call — the hospital line is answered 24 hours.
07 — Contact
Ask your questions first.
Call or WhatsApp any time. A conversation is not a commitment.
- OPD
- Open 24 hours
- Address
- Salalkar Hospital, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra 414001
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- +91 87933 93990