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An anal fistula is a small tunnel connecting the inside of the anal canal to the skin around the anus, almost always forming after a perianal abscess has drained and left an infected track behind. Because stool and bacteria continuously re-enter the internal opening, the tract rarely heals on its own — surgery is almost always required. The goal of treatment is to close the tunnel and eliminate infection while carefully protecting the sphincter muscles that control continence. Several surgical approaches exist, ranging from a straightforward opening of the track (fistulotomy) for simple low fistulas, to sphincter-preserving operations such as the LIFT procedure or advancement flap for complex or high fistulas, to minimally invasive techniques such as FiLaC laser closure or VAAFT for selected cases. The right operation depends on how the fistula relates to the sphincter muscles, its complexity, and whether an underlying condition such as Crohn's disease is present.
The entire fistula track is surgically opened and left to heal from the inside out — the most reliable cure for simple, low fistulas with minimal sphincter involvement.
Estimated cost: ~$100 – $200
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose and HbA1c, Kidney function test (serum creatinine, BUN), Coagulation profile (PT/INR), ECG, Chest X-ray (if clinically indicated). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,000 – $3,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~6 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10 days
The fistula tract is excised and a thread (seton) is passed through any remaining deep portion to drain the track safely — often used for complex or high fistulas where cutting all the muscle at once would risk bowel control.
Estimated cost: ~$100 – $200
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose and HbA1c, Kidney function test (serum creatinine, BUN), Coagulation profile (PT/INR), ECG, Chest X-ray (if clinically indicated). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,000 – $3,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~6 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10 days
Sphincter-preserving operations — the LIFT procedure ties off and removes the track between the sphincters, while an advancement flap closes the internal opening with healthy tissue — chosen for complex or high fistulas where protecting bowel control is the priority.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose and HbA1c, Kidney function test (serum creatinine, BUN), Coagulation profile (PT/INR), ECG, MRI pelvis (if not done recently — to map track before sphincter-preserving surgery), Chest X-ray (if clinically indicated). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $3,000 – $4,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7 days recommended
Total stay: approx 11 days
Minimally invasive techniques — FiLaC uses a laser fibre to seal the track from within, while VAAFT uses a tiny camera to visualise and destroy the track internally — both preserve the sphincter and involve minimal wound trauma.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests: CBC (complete blood count), Blood glucose and HbA1c, Kidney function test (serum creatinine, BUN), Coagulation profile (PT/INR), ECG, MRI pelvis (if not done recently — essential for mapping track before laser or VAAFT), Chest X-ray (if clinically indicated). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $3,500 – $5,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~6 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10 days
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