The optimal indication for FiLaC® is high trans-sphincteric fistula-in-ano: a prospective cohort of 69 consecutive patients
I Marref, L Spindler, M Aubert, N Lemarchand… - Techniques in …, 2019 - Springer
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 …
Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC®) technique in patients at high risk of anal incontinence and to …
Sphincter-saving therapy for fistula-in-ano: long-term follow-up after FiLaC®
A Wolicki, P Jäger, T Deska, M Senkal - Techniques in coloproctology, 2021 - Springer
Background The treatment of anal fistula remains a challenge between maintaining
continence and radical surgery to prevent recurrence. Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC®) …
continence and radical surgery to prevent recurrence. Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC®) …
Treatment of anal fistula with FiLaC®: results of a 10-year experience with 175 patients
P Giamundo, M De Angelis - Techniques in coloproctology, 2021 - Springer
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 …
saving procedure indicated for patients with complex anal fistulas. The aim of our study was …
Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC™): long-term results and new operative strategies
P Giamundo, L Esercizio, M Geraci, L Tibaldi… - Techniques in …, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC™) is a sphincter-saving technique
for the treatment of anal fistulas that has been shown to be successful in the short and …
for the treatment of anal fistulas that has been shown to be successful in the short and …
Could FiLaC™ be effective in the treatment of anal fistulas? A systematic review of observational studies and proportional meta‐analysis
M Frountzas, K Stergios, C Nikolaou, I Bellos… - Colorectal …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
is based on new technologies and shows promising results in repairing anal fistulas whilst …
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the safety and efficacy of fistula laser closure
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 …
the treatment of fistula-in-ano. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of …
Laser ablation of fistula tract (LAFT) and complex fistula-in-ano:“the ideal indication” is becoming clearer…
G De Bonnechose, JH Lefevre, M Aubert… - Techniques in …, 2020 - Springer
Background An initial study enabled us to achieve 60% healing of high transsphincteric
fistula-in-ano with laser ablation of fistula tract (LAFT) The purpose of this new study was to …
fistula-in-ano with laser ablation of fistula tract (LAFT) The purpose of this new study was to …
Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC™) for fistula-in-ano—yet another technique with 50% healing rates?
A Nordholm-Carstensen, H Perregaard… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Treatment of ano-cutaneous fistulas remains a therapeutic challenge. Fistula Laser
Closure (FiLaC™) is a relatively new technique for the treatment of ano-cutaneous fistulas …
Closure (FiLaC™) is a relatively new technique for the treatment of ano-cutaneous fistulas …
Assessing the effectiveness of laser fistulectomy for anal fistula: a retrospective cohort study
DE Brabender, KL Moran, M Brady… - Techniques in …, 2020 - Springer
Background Laser fistulectomy is a minimally invasive, sphincter-sparing procedure for
treatment of anal fistula. In several studies, this method has been shown to be safe and …
treatment of anal fistula. In several studies, this method has been shown to be safe and …
Closure of fistula‐in‐ano with laser–FiLaC™: an effective novel sphincter‐saving procedure for complex disease
P Giamundo, M Geraci, L Tibaldi… - Colorectal …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Aim Fistula laser closure (FiLaC™) is a novel sphincter‐saving procedure for the
treatment of anal fistula. Primary closure of the track is achieved using laser energy emitted …
treatment of anal fistula. Primary closure of the track is achieved using laser energy emitted …