Fistula laser closure (FiLaC) is a relatively new sphincter-sparing technique in fistula surgery
that was initially reported in 2011. It involves the radial dissipation of laser energy in the …

Surgery for benign anal conditions is a common practice and is usually followed by a good
outcome. The present review aimed to summarize the emergence and evolution of different …

Aim The primary aim of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Guideline
Development Group (GDG) was to produce high‐quality, evidence‐based guidelines for the …

Background Treatment of fistula-in-ano with fistula laser closure (FiLaC®) is a sphincter-
saving procedure indicated for patients with complex anal fistulas. The aim of our study was …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate whether the addition of laser to the
endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSIT), laser-assisted EPSIT (LEPSIT) has an effect …

Background To explore the efficacy of video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT)
combined with an internal-opening closure technique using a stapler in the treatment of …

Objective. The surgical treatment of complex anal fistulae is very challenging because of the
incidence of incontinence after traditional approaches. There are no studies on the role of …

Background The most effective treatment for anal fistula is fistulotomy, but it involves a risk of
anal incontinence. To reduce this morbidity, sphincter‐sparing treatments have been …

Background Several studies have investigated the role of laser ablation of anal fistulae in
the European setting. However, long-term follow-up results following laser fistula ablations …

Background: The ideal clinical profile of patients or fistula features for fistula laser closure
(FiLaC®) technique remain to be established. The aim of the present study was to analyze …