Anal fistulae can be a very difficult disease to manage. The management of complex fistulae
is even more challenging. The risk to the fecal continence mechanism due to damage to the …

Fistula laser closure (FiLaC) is a relatively new sphincter-sparing technique in fistula surgery
that was initially reported in 2011. It involves the radial dissipation of laser energy in the …

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 …

Surgery for benign anal conditions is a common practice and is usually followed by a good
outcome. The present review aimed to summarize the emergence and evolution of different …

Introduction Anal fistula is the natural evolution of perianal abscess and one of the most
common perianal diseases for adults. For complex fistula, it is still very challenging for …

Laser treatment for fistula-in-ano, also known as FiLaCR (fistula laser closure) or LAFT
(laser ablation of fistula tract), has gained increasing attention in the last decade. The …

Background Prior studies focus primarily on surgical outcomes of anal fistula treatment, such
as healing rates, rather than patient‐reported outcomes, such as postoperative pain, which …

Background Ligation of intersphincteric tract (LIFT) is a sphincter-saving technique used to
treat anal fistulas. Incorporation of a bioprosthesis in LIFT (BioLIFT) aims to improve healing …

Different types of lasers have been applied for various proctological conditions. We discuss
about published articles regarding the application of lasers, with concern about evidence …

Background Several studies have investigated the role of laser ablation of anal fistulae in
the European setting. However, long-term follow-up results following laser fistula ablations …