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Understanding Piles, Fissure, Fistula & Pilonidal Sinus

Evidence-based articles by Dr Ratnadip Shantaram Sonawane MBBS MS FIAGES — Laser Piles Specialist, Punawale

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Piles20 June 20265 min read

What Are Piles (Haemorrhoids)? Causes, Symptoms & Laser Treatment

Piles, also called haemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. Learn about grades, symptoms, and why laser treatment is now the gold standard for painless, daycare surgery.

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Fissure4 min read

Anal Fissure: Why It Bleeds, Why It Hurts & How Laser Heals It

An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus causing sharp pain and bleeding during bowel movements. Discover how laser fissurectomy offers a stitch-free, rapid recovery.

18 June 2026Read more
Fistula5 min read

Fistula-in-Ano: Understanding the Tunnel & Sphincter-Saving Laser Surgery

An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and the skin. Learn about FILAC and VAAFT laser techniques that close the fistula without cutting the sphincter muscle.

15 June 2026Read more
Pilonidal Sinus5 min read

Pilonidal Sinus: Why It Keeps Coming Back & How SiLaC Laser Stops It

Pilonidal sinus is a chronic cyst near the tailbone that often recurs after conventional surgery. The SiLaC and EPSiT laser techniques offer a minimally invasive, low-recurrence solution.

12 June 2026Read more
Piles6 min read

Laser Surgery vs Open Surgery for Piles: Key Differences Explained

Comparing laser haemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) with traditional open haemorrhoidectomy — pain levels, recovery time, hospital stay, recurrence rates, and cost considerations for patients in Pune.

8 June 2026Read more
Recovery4 min read

Diet & Lifestyle After Laser Piles Surgery: A Complete Recovery Guide

What to eat, what to avoid, and how to prevent recurrence after laser piles treatment. High-fibre foods, hydration, and bowel habits that keep piles from coming back.

4 June 2026Read more

About the Author

Dr Ratnadip Shantaram Sonawane

MBBS MS FIAGES · Laser Piles Specialist Surgeon

15+ years of experience and 5,000+ successful laser surgeries for piles, fissure, fistula and pilonidal sinus. Practising at Punawale, Pimpri-Chinchwad, serving patients from Wakad, Hinjewadi, Marunji, Ravet, Nigadi and Tathwade.

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Research & Publications

Research Paper · ResearchGate

Correlation of Ultrasonography Findings of Acute Appendicitis with Pathological Acute Appendicitis

A clinical research study by Dr Ratnadip Shantaram Sonawane MBBS MS FIAGES examining the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in confirming acute appendicitis against histopathological findings — published on ResearchGate.

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Case Report · PubMed · PMID 41630072Feb 2026

Wilms Tumor in Adults — An Unusual Encounter: A Case Report

Journal of Medical Case Reports · Kolap N, Sonawane R, Baviskar M, Bhalghat M

A peer-reviewed case report documenting an unusual adult presentation of Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma), published in the internationally indexed Journal of Medical Case Reports (BioMed Central).

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Case Report · Cureus · PubMed IndexedNov 2024

Traumatic Right Iliac Fossa Abdominal Wall Hernia Containing Meckel's Diverticulum and Sigmoid Colon

Cureus Journal of Medical Science · Tuvar S, Nimbalkar A, Sonawane R

A peer-reviewed surgical case report documenting a rare traumatic abdominal wall hernia involving Meckel's diverticulum and sigmoid colon, published in Cureus (Springer Nature, PubMed-indexed, open access). DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74292

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Dr Ratnadip Shantaram Sonawane

MBBS MS FIAGES

Laser Piles Specialist Surgeon

Advanced laser treatment for Piles, Fissure, Fistula & Pilonidal Sinus. Serving Punawale, Marunji, Wakad, Ravet, Hinjewadi, Nigadi & Tathwade.

Dr Ratnadip Shantaram Sonawane

4th floor, Theia, Siddhashila Eela Society, Kate Wasti Rd, Kate Wasti, Punawale, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411033

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