Laser Repair (FiLaC)
Care Before the Procedure
- Maintain hygiene and avoid topical medications on the affected area.
- Follow fasting instructions if general anesthesia is planned.
- Inform the doctor about medical history, medications, and allergies.
Care During the Procedure
- Local or general anesthesia is administered for comfort.
- Laser fiber inserted into fistula tract carefully.
- Laser energy is applied to obliterate the fistula from inside.
- Monitor the patient’s vital signs throughout the procedure.
Care After the Procedure
- Outpatient or short hospital stay is required depending on complexity.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and rest.
- Maintain hygiene to prevent secondary infection.
- Follow-up imaging ensures complete closure of fistula.
Eligibility
- Patients with chronic fistulas requiring minimally invasive intervention.
- Individuals seeking shorter recovery and fewer complications than open surgery.
- People with fistulas unresponsive to conservative or medical management.
- Maintain hygiene and avoid topical medications on the affected area.
- Follow fasting instructions if general anesthesia is planned.
- Inform the doctor about medical history, medications, and allergies.
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