Laser Ablation Versus Conventional Fistulectomy for Uncomplicated Perianal Fistula
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-55
SponsorPNS Hafeez - Naval Hospital
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 18 to 55 years.
Male and female patients.
Scheduled for surgical treatment of uncomplicated perianal fistula.
Single fistula tract.
Disqualifiers
Recurrent fistula.
Complex fistula.
History of gut malignancy.
History of inflammatory bowel disease.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Laser ablation
- Conventional Open Fistulectomy
Treatment groups
72 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov