M.S. General Surgery | Dip. Proctology, Pune | Fellowship ColoProctology, London UK | Consultant Proctologist — Andheri West, Mumbai
This page is authored by Dr Akash N Bagade, a qualified Consultant Proctologist with international training. Content is based on clinical experience and current evidence-based proctology guidelines. For personalised advice, book a consultation.
An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the inside of the anal canal and the skin around the anus. It usually develops after an anal abscess. Fistulas rarely heal on their own and almost always require surgical treatment. Fistula laser surgery in Mumbai offers a modern, sphincter-preserving alternative to traditional open fistula surgery.
Fistula-tract Laser Closure — laser energy destroys the fistula lining from inside, allowing natural closure.
✔ Gold StandardUnlike traditional surgery, FILAC does not cut the sphincter — preserving continence.
✔ No Incontinence RiskFILAC has a reported success rate of 70–80% and can be repeated if needed without damaging surrounding tissue.
✔ Proven OutcomesFistula laser surgery in Mumbai is performed on a daycare basis — no overnight hospitalisation.
✔ Same Day HomeTraditional fistula surgery (fistulotomy) involves cutting the fistula tract — which risks damage to the sphincter muscle and potential faecal incontinence. FILAC laser surgery in Mumbai eliminates this risk by using laser energy to obliterate the tract from within, without any cutting.
FILAC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure) is the most advanced approach for fistula laser surgery in Mumbai. Here is what the procedure involves:
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