Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syringotomy?

Syringotomy is a surgical process of removing anal fistulas. This surgery helps in reducing the symptoms such as swelling and pain around the anus, bleeding, and discharge of pus, etc.

What are the advantages of Syringotomy?

Advantages of Syringotomy are:

1. Treats severe anal fistula
2. Reduces anal pain
3. Decreases bleeding from the anus
4. Removes the anal fistulas

What are the indications of Syringotomy?

Syringotomy is indicated in the following conditions:

1. Pain and swelling around the anus due to fistula
2. Drainage of the pus or blood from the fistula
3. Presence of large fistula

What are the steps involved in Syringotomy?

1. The patient will be sedated using general anesthesia before the surgery.
2. Then the patient will be placed in a position such that the ankles are above the chest region.
3. Now, the surgeon will make an incision near and around the anal region where fistulas are present.
4. Then, the surgeon will remove the fistulas using surgical instruments.
5. After completion of fistula removal, the incisions will be closed.

Who can perform Syringotomy [Right specialist type for Syringotomy]?

Syringotomy can be performed by:

1. General surgeon
2. Gastrointestinal surgeon
3. Laparoscopic surgeon
4. Colorectal surgeon

What is the cost of Syringotomy?

Syringotomy cost in Bangalore depends on following factors:

1. Admission fee
2. Surgeon fee
3. Age of the patient
4. The medical condition of the patient
5. The severity of the fistula
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of Hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for 

Minimum cost for Syringotomy in India starts from Rs. 28,500

Average expenses for Syringotomy in India is approximately Rs.45,000

Maximum amount to be paid for Syringotomy in India rises to Rs. 99,000

Is Syringotomy a major surgery or minor surgery?

Syringotomy can be a major or minor surgery depending on the patient's health condition and the severity of the fistula. 

What are the risks and complications associated with Syringotomy?

The following may be the risks and complications of Syringotomy:

1. Bleeding
2. Recurrence of fistula
3. Mild to severe pain in the anal region
4. Bowel blockage
5. Infection

How long does it take to complete Syringotomy?

The surgeon may take 1-2 hours to complete the Syringotomy and sometimes it may take more than the usual time depending on the condition of the patient and size of the fistula.

What is the recovery time?

The patients who undergo Syringotomy may take 1-2 weeks to recover completely.

What is the success rate of Syringotomy?

The success rate of Syringotomy depends on:

1. Size of the fistula
2. Health condition of the patient
3. Age of the patient

However, the success rate of Syringotomy maybe 70% to 85%.

Is Syringotomy Permanent?

Syringotomy is a permanent surgery as it permanently removes the fistula.

What are the long-term results of Syringotomy?

Some of the long-term results of Syringotomy are:

1. Reduction in anal pain and swelling
2. Minimizes the pus and blood drainage from the fistula
3. Fecal incontinence

What are the options if Syringotomy fails?

If Syringotomy fails, then the doctor may recommend revision surgery. 

What are the alternatives for Syringotomy?

Some of the alternatives to Syringotomy are:

1. LIFT procedure [Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract]
2. Seton placement
3. Collagen plug
4. Fistulotomy
5. Advancement rectal flap