Laser Ablation Versus Conventional Fistulectomy for Uncomplicated Perianal Fistula

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Conditions studied: Perianal Fistula, Anal Fistula

In brief

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare conventional open fistulectomy and laser ablation in the treatment of uncomplicated perianal fistula. The study will evaluate postoperative recovery time and recurrence rates between the two procedures. A total of 72 patients with uncomplicated perianal fistula will be randomly assigned to either conventional open fistulectomy or laser ablation and followed for six months after surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07681531

Run by

PNS Hafeez - Naval Hospital

People needed

72

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 to 55 years.
• Male and female patients.
• Scheduled for surgical treatment of uncomplicated perianal fistula.
• Single fistula tract.
• Less than 30% involvement of the external anal sphincter.
• Penetration of tract limited to subcutaneous tissue.

You may not qualify if…

• Recurrent fistula.
• Complex fistula.
• History of gut malignancy.
• History of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Patients unfit for anesthesia.

Where it is running

• PNS Hafeez Naval Hospital — Islamabad, Pakistan

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