Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of upcoming operative combination of fistula laser tract closure [FiLaC] + submucosal ligation of fistula tract [SLOFT] in treating anal fistulae. Background: The treatment of anal fistulae is predominantly surgical. To attain a minimum recurrence healing, the surgical methods have gone through a chain of transitions. One of the fresh developments has been a hybrid of FiLaC and SLOFT, sometimes described as distal laser proximal SLOFT [DLPS] procedure. Materials and methods: The study was winded up on a total of 24 patients since September 2019 to August 2020. All, regardless of type of fistula, underwent an operative blend of FiLaC and SLOFT, after explaining the pros and cons of the bouquet of surgical options available. Results: The results of FiLaC and LIFT [Ligation of intersphincteric fistulous tract] have been individually questioned over past years. SLOFT is a recent modification inculcating the benefits of LIFT and at the same time, snagging for the cryptoglandular complex with minimal dissection. Conclusion: Our study on 24 cases has strengthened the togetherness of FiLaC and SLOFT in treating anal fistulae.
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