Examining Complications and Success Rates of Laser Fistula Surgery
An Evidence-Based Approach
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https://doi.org/10.51699/ijhsms.v3i3.3584Keywords:
laser fistulectomy, types of anal fistula, complications, quality of life scaleAbstract
The study investigates the effectiveness of laser fistula removal surgery by analyzing its complications and success rates. Despite being a common procedure, there remains a knowledge gap regarding its comprehensive clinical outcomes. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 93 patients who underwent this surgery in various hospitals in Iraq from April 2022 to August 2023. Data on operative times, complications, recovery, and patient satisfaction were collected and analyzed. The findings revealed that the procedure had a high success rate of 90.32%, with minimal complications such as infections (6.45%) and recurrences (2.15%). These results imply that laser fistula removal surgery is a highly effective and safe treatment option that significantly enhances patients' postoperative quality of life and satisfaction, suggesting its broader application in clinical practice.
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