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1. What is a fistula operation?
Fistula operations are of different types due to fistulas appearing in various shapes and sizes, with the majority of them being surgically removed. Although surgical success rates are excellent, and most individuals recover entirely, the types of operation and recovery timeframes differ from person to person.
2. Does the fistula need surgery?
Surgery is essential for treating fistula because anal fistulas rarely heal independently. The best solution for fistula treatment is determined by the location and size of your fistula and a discussion with your surgeon subsequent to a thorough physical examination. There are several surgical options available.
3. What is the difference between laser treatment and surgery?
Laser treatment involves various treatment methodologies, such as fistulectomy, a sphincter-sparing, minimally invasive therapy for anal fistula. This approach has been demonstrated to be safe and successful in multiple investigations, with claimed success rates ranging from 42 to 88 per cent. At the same time, traditional surgery might be a more painful process than laser treatment for fistula.
4. Where is the best laser treatment available in India?
The following hospitals offer the best laser treatment available in India:
-International Multispeciality Clinic, Bangalore
-Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi
-Sneha Clinics, Hyderabad
-Ashirwad Hospital, Mumbai
-Meenakshi Pain Clinic, Pune
-Sukirti Speciality Clinic, Chennai
5. How to diagnose anal fistula?
Initially, doctors may typically identify anal fissures based on symptoms and a physical examination. The physical examination begins with the buttocks being slightly separated to facilitate the visual evaluation of the area surrounding the anus.
When diagnosing a fissure, a rectal exam or anoscopy is frequently avoidable. These exams can exacerbate discomfort and are often unneeded when establishing a tentative diagnosis based on medical history and visual examination. A sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy is commonly advisable if the diagnosis is ambiguous, especially if the patient suffers from rectal bleeding.