Fistula All FAQ

You should consult a proctologist or a general surgeon for treatment of anal fistulas as they are experts in diagnosing and treating anorectal diseases. They will diagnose the condition and determine the most appropriate treatment method to cure anal fistula.

At Pristyn Care, laser fistula surgery is performed to treat fistula which is non-invasive and minimal pain procedure. Hence, you can walk and perform regular activities from the next day. However, it is advisable that you let your body heal completely before you start performing exercises. After laser surgery, the fistula will only take 2-10 days to heal completely and after that, you can start performing light exercises.

No. Laser fistula surgery performed by Pristyn Care is a minimal pain and non-invasive treatment method. There won’t be any cuts, stitches, wounds, or scars involved in the procedure and it will be carried out under anesthesia (either general or local depending on the patient) to ensure that the patient doesn’t feel pain during surgery.

Yes. Pristyn Care doctors provide post-surgery tips and a complete recovery plan to the patients. Before the patient leaves the hospital after surgery, our doctors compile a personalized recovery plan with do’s and don’ts for post-surgery care.

You can follow up with Pristyn Care doctors after surgery by contacting our medical coordinators. They will schedule an appointment with the doctor and you can consult with them without additional charges as we provide free post-surgery follow-up service.

Yes. Pristyn Care offers free pick and drop service to the patients on the day of surgery. Our medical coordinators will arrange the cab that will allow you to travel easily before and after the surgery.

The care-buddy appointed by Pristyn Care takes care of everything that the patient needs during the hospital stay. They handle all the hospital related formalities, including admission and discharge work to ensure that the patient doesn’t have to worry about anything.

For fistula treatment, Pristyn Care offers a complete care package that includes a dedicated care-buddy, discounts on tests, deluxe room for hospital stay, free post-surgery follow-ups, pick and drop service, multiple payment options, and financial assistance. With our services, Pristyn Care intends to make the advanced treatment more accessible and cost-effective for the patients.

Laser surgery works as a permanent cure for anal fistula and allows it to heal completely at a fast pace. Hence, you are less likely to need pain medications after laser fistula surgery.

Passing stools after fistula surgery might be difficult, but the doctors will provide stool softeners or laxatives along with some care-tips to ensure that you don’t get constipated (constipation can make the pain worse) and are able to pass stools with minimal discomfort.

If a fistula is left untreated for a long time, it can cause serious complications, such as fecal incontinence, bacterial infection in the abdomen and anal canal that can lead to perforation, peritonitis, or sepsis which can be fatal.

If you undergo open fistula surgery, there can be side effects of the surgery, such as, bowel obstruction, infection, incontinence, or fistula recurrence. However, with laser fistula surgery, the chances of side effects during and after surgery are reduced significantly.

Anal fistula is not a life-threatening disease if you get proper treatment. However, if the fistula is left untreated, the bacterial infection from the fistula can spread to the anal canal and abdomen that can cause sepsis, which is a fatal condition that leads to low blood pressure, organ damage, and eventual death.

Although it rarely happens, there is a slight possibility that anal fissure may transform into anal fistula when left untreated for a long time. The infection present in anal fissure can give rise anal abscess that can eventually grow into a fistula. Hence, you should never delay getting treatment for any type of anorectal disease.

Yes. If the anal fistula is not treated on time, the infection will spread to the anal canal and gradually the fistula will start branching towards the perineal skin. Such fistulas are more complex to treat and cure. Hence, you should never delay treatment of fistula.

Yes. There is a possibility that if you have multiple abscess at the same time, multiple fistula tract can start to form giving rise to different types of fistula. Moreover, it will also increase the risks during surgical treatment.

The success rate of laser fistula surgery is more than 90% with Pristyn Care as we have expert surgeons who have ample experience in laser-assisted procedures. Our doctors account all factors that may affect the success rate and do their best to help the patient get rid of anal fistula permanently.