Abstract Background Fistula laser closure (FiLaC) is a novel sphincter-saving technique for
the treatment of fistula-in-ano. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of …

Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas are common benign anorectal diseases that have a
significant impact on patients' lives. They are primarily encountered by primary care …

Perianal sepsis is a common condition ranging from acute abscess to chronic anal fistula. In
most cases, the source is considered to be a non-specific cryptoglandular infection starting …

Aim The primary aim of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Guideline
Development Group (GDG) was to produce high‐quality, evidence‐based guidelines for the …

Anal fistulas are common anorectal conditions, and surgery is the primary treatment option.
In the last 20 years of literature, there exist a large number of surgical procedures, especially …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and long-term efficacy of
fistulotomy and primary sphincteroplasty (FIPS). Secondary endpoints were its impact on …

Abstract Aim Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC™) is a novel sphincter‐preserving technique that
is based on new technologies and shows promising results in repairing anal fistulas whilst …

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 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 …

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 …