I have been suffering from painful hemorrhoids since 2001. Even though I now follow all the rules (exercise, diet, no straining), they are sore on some level every day! My gastroenterologist discouraged hemorrhoid surgery because of the potential side effect of fecal incontinence. I have heard about laser surgery and it sounds like the answer to my prayers. Is there a way of finding out if a large percentage of patient's who have had hemorroid laser surgery experience fecal incontinence or if it's a rare occurrence. Thank you.