In the LIFT PROCEDURE, the sphincter is not divided. A cut is given and a plane is developed between the two anal sphincters and the fistula tract passing between the two anal sphincters muscles is isolated. This portion of the fistula tract between the sphincters is ligated and excised. The internal opening of the track is cauterized and the portion of the fistula tract outside the sphincters is curetted.
Indication
- High fistula.
- Long Trans sphincteric fistula.
- Recurrent fistulae.
- Horseshoe-shaped fistulae.
Advantages
- Less invasive
- Little pain
- Early recovery
- Less morbidity
- Short hospitalization
- No risk of incontinence.
