Laser Fistula Treatment
An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that forms between the inside of the anus and the skin near it, usually developing after an untreated or recurring anal abscess. It causes persistent pain, swelling, and discharge of pus or blood, and rarely heals on its own without surgical treatment.
At Dr. Ram's Advanced Surgical Hospital, fistulas are treated using advanced laser-assisted techniques such as FiLaC (Fistula Laser Closure), which seals the fistula tract from within using laser energy — sparing the anal sphincter muscle and significantly lowering the risk of incontinence compared to traditional fistulotomy.
Why Fistulas Need Timely Treatment
Left untreated, a fistula can lead to recurring infections, abscess formation, and increasingly complex tracts that are harder to treat later. Complex or recurrent fistulas especially require an experienced surgeon, as improper treatment can affect bowel control. Dr. Kamlesh Ram's experience with thousands of fistula cases, including complex and recurrent ones, ensures precise, sphincter-sparing treatment.
The laser procedure is done as a day-care surgery, closing the fistula tract without cutting through the sphincter muscle. This means significantly less pain, Drainage and wound care may be required. Follow the instructions provided by your surgical team., and a much shorter recovery period than conventional fistula surgery.
After the procedure, patients are given simple wound-care and dietary guidance. Most resume normal activities within a few days, and follow-up visits help ensure the tract has fully healed Follow-up helps assess healing and identify persistent or recurrent disease..
Benefits of Laser Fistula Surgery
- Sphincter-saving — minimal risk of incontinence
- Less pain and bleeding than traditional fistulotomy
- No open wound, faster healing
- Complex or recurrent fistulas require individual assessment. Laser treatment may be considered in selected cases.
- Quick return to normal daily life
If you're dealing with persistent pain, swelling, or discharge near the anus, don't delay treatment — fistulas rarely heal on their own. Consult Dr. Kamlesh Ram to find out if laser fistula closure is right for you.