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Laser treatment for anal fistula is an advanced, minimally invasive (less traumatic) procedure used to treat anal fistulas. An anal fistula is a small tunnel formed beneath the skin that connects the bowel (small and large intestines) to your anus (the opening of the rectum to the outside of the body). It most often occurs due to infections, injury, or congenital defects (present by birth). Pain in the anus, pus or blood in the stools, weight loss, and swelling in the anal area are classic symptoms of an anal fistula. Treating an anal fistula through laser is a stitch-less and painless procedure with minimal post-op complications.
Laser treatment, also known as laser ablation for anal fistula, is a safe and effective surgical technique that helps treat an anal fistula. The laser procedure is also known as FiLAC (fistula-tract laser closure), which is a sphincter muscle (circular muscles that relax or tighten to open or close the anus while bowel movements) sparing procedure. In this procedure, laser beams are targeted at the fistula's opening and generate heat energy, thereby shrinking the abnormal tissues within the tunnel.
Lasers targeted at abnormal tissues are of different wavelengths with different tissue penetrating powers. The cells within the abnormal tissues absorb light of different wavelengths, converting the light energy to heat energy. The heat energy generated by the laser beam destroys the abnormal cells, thereby sparing the normal cells. The tissues within the anal fistula are most often ablated (destroyed) through vapourization.
An anal fistula is an abnormal tube formed between the bowel and the outer anal skin as a complication of an unhealed anal abscess.
The anal fistula is classified into 4 grades, which include:
Laser treatment for anal fistula treats or wipes out the anal fistula with minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues. This technique is usually recommended for the following reasons:
The type of treatment required for an anal fistula depends solely on the type and grade of the fistula. This can be determined by a proctologist (a doctor specializing in the alimentary canal's diseases, including the rectum, colon, and anus) through careful evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests (both medical and imaging).
Your doctor will discuss your medical history to get an understanding of your general health Your doctor will also need information about:
Based on the clinical examination and the diagnostic tests, your proctologist will determine the type of surgery required for an anal fistula. If you are considered a suitable candidate for a laser fistula treatment, your doctor will give you the following instructions to prepare you for the surgery. This will remove all the stress and anxiety associated with a surgical procedure for smooth surgery and recovery. Your doctor will advise you to:
Laser treatment for an anal fistula is a minimally invasive procedure performed at the daycare unit under general anesthesia. Once your proctologist (a doctor specializing in the diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus) considers you suitable for laser surgery, you will be prepped for the procedure accordingly.
Once the procedure is completed, you will likely spend 2 to 3 hours in a recovery room until your vitals are stabilized.
Laser surgery for an anal fistula is a popular treatment method that is widely used due to the following benefits:
As with any surgical procedure, a few risks are involved in the laser treatment. However, the risks are minimal when compared to conventional open fistula surgery.
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