The only technique to remove anal fistula is via surgery. Fistula therapy can normally not be done without surgery. Anal fistula laser treatment is a USFDA approved surgery that efficiently heals fistula. Laser treatment for fistula, which is also known as FiLaC (fistula laser closure) or LAFT (laser ablation of fistula tract), are the most prevalent and popular treatment for Anal Fistula. The method involves the transmission of laser energy in fistula lumens at 360° via a radial fiber which is gently removed from the exterior opening. Laser ablation is done on the lumen of fistulas which is a ‘sphincter-saving’ technique. Laser treatment is used for any kind of fistula, especially in cases in which sphincter muscle of the anus requires more care.

Risks of Fistulotomy:

A surgical treatment called anal fistula surgery is performed to treat anorectal tissue. The objective is to permanently eliminate or seal the fistula channel. A successful fistulotomy operation can have lasting effects. Fistula recurrence after fistulotomy is extremely rare. However, there is some risk involved, particularly if the fistula tract is located in a challenging area. The following dangers exist:

  Incontinence Particularly when the fistulae are located in high regions, fistula tracts may pass directly through the sphincter muscles. The muscles may need to be cut during a fistulotomy, and there is a good chance that they won’t work properly thereafter. Patients are unable to hold solid waste after sphincter muscle damage. Fecal incontinence is the term for this condition.

  Incontinence of gas The involuntary muscle that prevents liquid and gas from leaving the rectum is a component of the sphincter system. A person loses the ability to control the gas passage if the fistulotomy affects this sphincter muscle.

  Contamination In general, the risk of infection is higher with open surgical procedures than it is with laser treatments.

Reasons to Choose Laser Anal Fistula Treatment

  There is no risk of incontinence with laser anal fistula treatment. The sphincter muscle may be saved with laser fistula therapy. Because of this, laser surgery has considerably lower incontinence risks than fistulotomy.

  There is no infection risk. Similar to fistulotomy operations, laser treatments appear to have minimal post-procedure infection rates.

Additional Benefits of Laser Therapy

  No medicine

  Very minor discomfort

  Procedure that is barely invasive

  Quicker recovery than with traditional operations

  Less post-operative problems

  Following Anal fistula laser therapy, same-day discharge

  Low Recurrence Rate. Laser procedures have one of the lower recurrence rates among surgery to close sphincter-saving fistulas

Anal Fistula Laser Treatment Procedure

Through a laser probe, a carefully targeted laser energy is delivered in the fistula tract during the procedure. This treatment delicately destroys the tissue in the anal area. In contrast to a difficult open surgery, the surgeon doesn’t physically remove the drainage or the pus with a laser therapy. Once the fistula has healed, the surgeon removes the laser probe and seals it. The laser treatment is over in a matter of minutes. The healthy tissue is in no way disturbed by the therapy. Traditional fistula surgery has a longer recovery period than laser surgery, which is nearly painless.

Following Anal Fistula Laser Treatment, Recovery

Anal fistula laser surgery is a quick and comfortable procedure. The patient can return home the same day after the laser procedure because it is less invasive.

The patient should avoid engaging in any strenuous activities unless the doctor advises differently.

For the next few days, the patient should only eat fiber-rich foods and should stay away from spicy and junk food. It is best to visit your doctor if any anomalies develop.

Laser fistula surgery aftereffects

One of the side effects of laser surgery could be a little constipation. In order to address constipation following surgery, you can discuss laxatives with your doctor.

Dr. Somak Ghosh’s Laser Fistula Treatment

You can consult with Dr. Somak Ghosh for advise because laser surgery demands high precision and skill. Throughout your treatment, our medical counsellors will be there to help you. You’ll get the best fistula laser treatment in Kolkata.

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