ReviewClinical and experimental gastroenterology2021
Emerging Data on Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC) for the Treatment of Perianal Fistulas; Patient Selection and Outcomes.
Review in Clinical and experimental gastroenterology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07452666 (FISTULA-RFA Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers.
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FISTULA-RFA Trial (Fistula Inactivation by Segmental Thermal Uniform Lesion Ablation-Radiofrequency Ablation): A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Pilot Study in Patients With Perianal Fistula
Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Multiple consecutive sphincter-preserving procedures improve overall healing outcomes in transsphincteric fistulae: a prospective cohort study of 101 patients.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- A novel sphincter-sparing procedure for seton removal in complex perianal fistulas: the FiLaFlap technique.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Evidence outside the box: Minimally invasive treatment for anal fistula.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Review
- Perianal disease in inflammatory bowel disease: Broadening treatment and surveillance strategies for anal cancer.World journal of gastroenterology · 2024Review
- A pilot study on staged surgery by delta video-assisted anal fistula treatment (dVAAFT) for complex anal fistula.Updates in surgery · 2023Article
- Surgery of Simple and Complex Anal Fistulae in Adults: A Review of the Literature for Optimal Surgical Outcomes.Cureus · 2023Review
- Collagen treatment of complex anorectal fistula: 3 years follow-up.Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) · 2023Article
- Closure of Fistula-in-Ano Using a Radial-Emitting Laser Probe: Initial Experience in Lagos, Nigeria.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
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 fistula tract and, through a combination of coagulation and shrinkage of the tract, is proposed to result in progressive sealing of fistulas. Early studies have suggested minimal impact on continence and touted the advantage of minimal morbidity with potential of repeat procedures if the technique fails initially. Despite early promising results, ten years on, questions remain on the technique, patient selection and long-term outcomes. This narrative review assesses the evidence reported to-date of radially emitting laser fistula surgery in the treatment of perianal fistulas.
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