(ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-quality patient care by advancing the science and
prevention and management of disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. The …

Background The surgical treatment of complex anal fistulae, particularly those involving a
significant portion of the anal sphincter in which fistulotomy would compromise continence …

Aim This systematic review aimed to assess the outcomes of fistulotomy or fistulectomy and
immediate sphincter repair (FISR) in relation to healing, incontinence and sphincter …

Background Crohn's fistula-in-ano is a refractory disease in colorectal and anal surgery.
Although autologous adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC) has been used in the treatment of …

Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of
autologous, micro-fragmented and minimally manipulated adipose tissue injection …

Background The aim of our study was to prospectively evaluate the effectiveness of the
Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC®) technique in patients at high risk of anal incontinence and to …

Background Treatment of a perianal fistula is difficult due to the risk of fecal incontinence
and recurrence. The ligation of intersphincteric tract (LIFT) procedure is a sphincter-saving …

BACKGROUND: Management of transsphincteric cryptoglandular fistulas remains a
challenging problem and the optimal surgical approach remains elusive. Mesenchymal stem …

Background Treatment of fistula-in-ano with fistula laser closure (FiLaC®) is a sphincter-
saving procedure indicated for patients with complex anal fistulas. The aim of our study was …

Objective: To develop a cryptoglandular Anal Fistula Core Outcome Set: a minimum set of
outcomes that should be measured in all studies of cryptoglandular anal fistula treatment …