A system for treating hemorrhoids, wherein the system comprises: a) an anoscope assembly , comprising: i) an elongated anoscope body having a distal end and a proximal end , said anoscope body being configured to be insertable into the rectum of a patient, said elongated anoscope body , comprising: 1. a main portion having a longitudinal slot configured to function as a window opening to trap hemorrhoids; 2. a proximal portion extending proximally from said main portion , said proximal portion having handles thereon configured to be manipulated by a user so as to adjust the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion ; ii) a sliding element configured to slide through the proximal portion and through said longitudinal slot when the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion is sufficiently increased by a user by manipulation of said handles , thus providing access and secure placement of the sliding element within the longitudinal slot ; and, b) a treatment probe operably connected to said anoscope assembly , configured to provide energy to a hemorrhoid during treatment; characterized in that said proximal portion defines a broken away ring type structure, said broken away ring type structure separates from the main portion by a cutaway radial slot , and remains integrally connected to the main portion by an integrally connecting portion . a) an anoscope assembly , comprising: i) an elongated anoscope body having a distal end and a proximal end , said anoscope body being configured to be insertable into the rectum of a patient, said elongated anoscope body , comprising: 1. a main portion having a longitudinal slot configured to function as a window opening to trap hemorrhoids; 2. a proximal portion extending proximally from said main portion , said proximal portion having handles thereon configured to be manipulated by a user so as to adjust the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion ; ii) a sliding element configured to slide through the proximal portion and through said longitudinal slot when the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion is sufficiently increased by a user by manipulation of said handles , thus providing access and secure placement of the sliding element within the longitudinal slot ; and, i) an elongated anoscope body having a distal end and a proximal end , said anoscope body being configured to be insertable into the rectum of a patient, said elongated anoscope body , comprising: 1. a main portion having a longitudinal slot configured to function as a window opening to trap hemorrhoids; 2. a proximal portion extending proximally from said main portion , said proximal portion having handles thereon configured to be manipulated by a user so as to adjust the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion ; 1. a main portion having a longitudinal slot configured to function as a window opening to trap hemorrhoids; 2. a proximal portion extending proximally from said main portion , said proximal portion having handles thereon configured to be manipulated by a user so as to adjust the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion ; ii) a sliding element configured to slide through the proximal portion and through said longitudinal slot when the cross-sectional area of the proximal portion is sufficiently increased by a user by manipulation of said handles , thus providing access and secure placement of the sliding element within the longitudinal slot ; and, b) a treatment probe operably connected to said anoscope assembly , configured to provide energy to a hemorrhoid during treatment; characterized in that said proximal portion defines a broken away ring type structure, said broken away ring type structure separates from the main portion by a cutaway radial slot , and remains integrally connected to the main portion by an integrally connecting portion . <EOS>