Laser Fistula Treatment - Chirag Hospital
What is laser fistula surgery? As a less intrusive option, lasers are increasingly being used in a variety of surgical operations. An alternative treatment for anal fistulas is to employ a unique technology. This procedure involves sealing the fistula with a laser fibre. Why is it done this way? Anal fistulas can create a foul-smelling discharge and cause pain and irritation. Sufferers may see blood and pus in their stools, and they may have trouble controlling their bowel motions in some circumstances. A variety of surgical methods are available to cure this uncomfortable disease, ranging from cutting the fistula open so that it heals as a scar to closing it with special adhesive or a cone-shaped plug. Each procedure has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, and there is little agreement on which, if any, is the best choice for the average patient. The use of a laser has the advantage of being less intrusive and causing minimum injury to the sphincter muscle, lowering the likelihood ...