U.S., Jan. 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07334678) titled 'TROPIS Versus Coring Out Fistulectomy in High Anal Fistula' on Dec. 31, 2025.
Brief Summary: High anal fistulas represent a surgical challenge due to high recurrence rates and risk of postoperative fecal incontinence. Several sphincter-preserving techniques have been developed to address these issues. Coring Out fistulectomy is a traditional sphincter-saving approach, while Transanal Opening of the Intersphincteric Space (TROPIS) is a recently introduced technique with promising outcomes. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes of TROPIS versus coring out fistulectomy in the manageme...