Video-assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) Versus Fistula-tract Laser Closure (Filac) Versus Conventional Seton in the Management of Anal Fistula

Video-assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) Versus Fistula-tract Laser Closure (Filac) Versus Conventional Seton in the Management of Anal Fistula

Anal fistula is a chronic inflammatory tract connecting an internal opening in the anal canal with one or more than one external openings in the perianal skin Aim of the work This prospective randomized control trial, we will compare video-assisted anal fistula treatment (Vaaft) and Fistula Laser closure (Filac) and conventional Seton as regards, recurrence rate as a primary outcome. Secondary outcome includes; operative and post-operative data, hospital stay, pain score, healing time, return to work and continence

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of both genders aging between 18-65 years with cryptoglandular anal fistula will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• We will exclude patients with associated anorectal pathology such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, neoplasm, solitary rectal ulcer, inflammatory bowel diseases, and patients on long acting corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs will be also excluded.