Can fistula be treated by laser?

Conclusions: Laser closure is a safe and effective treatment for transphinteric anal fistula. The fistula length is the only significant prognostic factor when closing anal fistulas exclusively with laser: shorter fistulas have a better outcome.

What is the cost of laser treatment for fistula?

The cost of Fistula Surgery depends upon multiple factors and ranges from Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 68,712 in Bangalore.

Is laser treatment for fistula painful?

Almost painless. Healing time taken is very less. Most modern and up-to-date treatment method. Ensure not to risk the surrounding tissue.

What is laser surgery of fistula?

The procedure consists of delivering laser energy at 360° within the lumen of fistulas by means of a radial fiber which is slowly withdrawn from the external orifice. Laser ablation is limited to the lumen of fistulas making the technique ‘sphincter-saving’.

How is fistula laser surgery done?

3, 4, 5 One of these new sphincter preserving techniques is the Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC™, Biolitec AG, Jena, Germany). The procedure uses laser technology to obliterate the epithelial layer of the fistula tract by using a radially emitting laser without damaging the sphincter.

Which treatment is best for fistula?

A fistulotomy is the most effective treatment for many anal fistulas, although it’s usually only suitable for fistulas that do not pass through much of the sphincter muscles, as the risk of incontinence is lowest in these cases.

How long does it take to recover from laser fistula surgery?

You can put a gauze pad over the opening of the fistula to absorb the drainage, if needed. Most people can go back to work and their normal routine 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. It will probably take several weeks to several months for your fistula to completely heal.