by juney » 13 Aug 2007, 10:28
as far as i know, the surgery is used to aid in healing by stopping the spasms. The surgeon makes a cut in the sphincter to release the pressure and allow the fissure to heal faster. I am considering having a second LIS as the first one did not allow the fissure to completely heal. In my case, i'm not sure if another surgery will help me, as i'm not having the spasm pain either.
Having the surgery can't really hurt (there is only a small risk of incontinence, but less risk if you are young and have not had kids or any other trauma down there). Even without the spasm pain, i think the surgery will help the fissure heal, as the sphincter won't be so tight anymore.