Anal Fistula Treatment

Laser treatment for anal fistula is one of the most searched topics in UAE colorectal surgery – and one of the most misunderstood. Marketed as ‘minimally invasive’ and ‘no scar’, it attracts patients who understandably want to avoid surgery. For full comparison, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. This guide gives you an honest assessment […]

If your surgeon recommends a seton for your anal fistula, you probably have a complex fistula – one involving enough sphincter muscle that laying it open directly would risk incontinence. For full management strategy, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. A seton is not a cure in itself. It is a first stage in a

Complex anal fistulas require specialist surgical planning to achieve cure while preserving continence. For full treatment options, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. What Makes a Fistula ‘Complex’? Stage 1: Control Sepsis Before definitive repair of any complex fistula, active infection must be controlled. This usually means: Keeps the tract open, allows drainage, eliminates acute

After being told you need an MRI for an anal fistula, most patients ask the same question: ‘Why? Can’t the surgeon just see it?’ The answer is that while the external opening of a fistula is visible, the tract the tunnel can be very complex, with branches, secondary tracts, and involvement of sphincter muscles that

Anal fistula is a condition that does not heal on its own and requires specialist surgical treatment. Anal fistulas do not heal on their own. Without treatment, they cause ongoing discharge, discomfort, and recurrent infections. With the right surgical treatment, most fistulas can be permanently resolved. I’m Professor Dr. Antonio Privitera, a consultant colorectal surgeon