Fistula Surgery
Surgical repair of urogenital and anorectal fistulae
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body structures — such as the bladder and vagina (vesicovaginal), the rectum and vagina (rectovaginal) or the anal canal and skin (anal fistula). These conditions cause significant distress and require specialist surgical repair for definitive treatment.
Our surgical team has experience in primary and revision fistula repair, with minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches where appropriate, and a multidisciplinary approach for complex or recurrent fistulae.
Key Benefits
- Specialist surgical repair by experienced colorectal and gynaecological surgeons
- Minimally invasive options where anatomy allows
- Multidisciplinary approach for complex fistulae
- High success rates for primary fistula repair
Is This Treatment Right For You?
- Women with vesicovaginal or rectovaginal fistula
- Patients with anal fistula causing persistent drainage
- Those with recurrent fistula after previous repair
What to Expect
Specialist Assessment
Fistula type, location and size characterised by examination and imaging.
Pre-Operative Optimisation
Any infection treated; nutrition and tissue quality optimised.
Surgical Repair
Fistula tract excised and closed in layers under general anaesthesia.
Post-Operative Care
Catheter and/or stoma may be required; review at 6 and 12 weeks.
Recovery & Aftercare
2–6 weeks recovery depending on fistula type and approach; activity restrictions advised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can fistulae heal without surgery?
Small, simple fistulae occasionally close spontaneously — but the majority require surgical treatment for permanent resolution.
Is fistula repair always successful?
Primary repair success rates are 80–95% for most fistula types; complex or recurrent cases may require staged procedures.
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