Fistula surgery comparison: standard vs laser-assisted techniques
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares three different surgical methods for treating a type of anal fistula that passes through the sphincter muscle. It aims to find which technique is most effective and safe, which could help patients recover with less pain or risk.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of a transsphincteric perianal fistula that started from an anal gland.
- This will be your first surgery for this fistula.
- You are able and willing to give informed consent.
- You do not have Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel disease.
- Your fistula is not suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric, or horseshoe type.
- You do not have an active perianal abscess.
- You are not on immunosuppressive medications.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding (if applicable).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two ways to treat a simple anal fistula: traditional surgery (fistulectomy) versus a newer technique that uses a laser to close the fistula tract. The goal is to see which method heals better and causes less discomfort.
This study compares two ways to treat a simple anal fistula—an abnormal tunnel that forms between the inside of the anus and the nearby skin. One method uses a laser to close the tunnel, while the other uses standard surgery to cut it open. If you have a single, simple fistula, this trial may help you understand which treatment works better.
This trial tests a new treatment for a type of anal fistula that keeps coming back after surgery. It uses special procedures to clean the fistula tract and then inject a concentrate of your own blood (called PRGF) to help it heal. The goal is to close the fistula without cutting the muscle.
This study follows people having surgery for an anal fistula to see how well they recover. It uses your feedback to measure results, and you'll have check-ins for a year.
This study compares two surgical techniques (fistula rerouting and LIFT) for treating a high perianal fistula, a tunnel that forms in the muscle around the anus. It aims to find which method works better for people with this condition.
This trial compares two surgical methods (IFOC and LIFT) for treating high anal fistulas—abnormal tunnels that form near the anus. The goal is to determine which approach works better and has fewer side effects.
Hear when a new Perianal Fistula trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.