U.S., Sept. 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07797842) titled 'Open Fistulectomy vs. Laser Closure for Low Perianal Fistula' on Aug. 27.
Brief Summary: Perianal fistula is an abnormal tunnel connecting the anal canal to the perianal skin, frequently causing chronic pain, discharge, and impaired quality of life. Traditional open fistulectomy is an established treatment with high healing rates, but it leaves an open wound that requires prolonged recovery and carries a risk of anal sphincter injury. Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC) is a minimally invasive, sphincter-preserving technique that uses laser thermal energy to close the tract from within while minimizing tissue trauma.
This study is ...