{"id":683,"date":"2026-07-17T10:54:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/?page_id=683"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:13:33","slug":"anal-fistula-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Anal Fistula Surgery in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you finding the solution for relief from the common disease, <\/span><b>anal fistula<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We are offering the <\/span><strong>Anal Fistula Surgery in Duba<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>i &amp; Abu Dhabi<\/strong> to restore their confidence and comfort. Bid farewell to the discomfort and welcome a pain-free life by reclaiming vitality and health. Take a step toward a pain-free future with anal fistula surgery. Get a comprehensive approach to treating this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, read the page given below!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#What_is_Anal_Fistula\" >What is Anal Fistula?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Results\" >Results:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Recovery\" >Recovery:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Main_Causes\" >Main Causes:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Symptoms_of_an_Anal_Fistula\" >Symptoms of an Anal Fistula:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Types_of_Anal_Fistula_Surgery\" >Types of Anal Fistula Surgery:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Fistulotomy\" >Fistulotomy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Seton_Placement\" >Seton Placement:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Advancement_Flap_Procedure\" >Advancement Flap Procedure:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Ligation_of_the_Intersphincteric_Fistula_Tract_LIFT\" >Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Plug_Procedure\" >Plug Procedure:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Benefits_of_Anal_Fistula_Surgery\" >Benefits of Anal Fistula Surgery:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Who_Is_a_Good_Candidate\" >Who Is a Good Candidate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Not_good_candidates\" >Not good candidates:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_Is_an_Anal_Fistula_Diagnosed\" >How Is an Anal Fistula Diagnosed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Pre-care_tips\" >Pre-care tips:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Procedure\" >Procedure:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Post-care_tips\" >Post-care tips:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#_Anal_Fistula_Surgery_in_Dubai\" >\u00a0Anal Fistula Surgery in Dubai:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Factors_That_Affect_the_Cost\" >Factors That Affect the Cost:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Anal_Fistula_Surgery_Scarring\" >Anal Fistula Surgery Scarring:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Where_are_the_scars\" >Where are the scars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_visible_is_it\" >How visible is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_to_minimise_scarring\" >How to minimise scarring:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Risks\" >Risks:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#What_Is_an_Anal_Fistula\" >What Is an Anal Fistula?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#What_Causes_It\" >What Causes It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_Do_I_Know_If_I_Have_One\" >How Do I Know If I Have One?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Is_Surgery_Necessary\" >Is Surgery Necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Does_It_Hurt\" >Does It Hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_Long_Does_Recovery_Take\" >How Long Does Recovery Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_Long_Do_Results_Last\" >How Long Do Results Last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Will_I_Have_Visible_Scars\" >Will I Have Visible Scars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Can_I_Combine_This_with_Other_Procedures\" >Can I Combine This with Other Procedures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#When_Can_I_Exercise_Again\" >When Can I Exercise Again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#When_Can_I_Drive_Again\" >When Can I Drive Again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Is_the_Surgery_Safe\" >Is the Surgery Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_Much_Does_It_Cost_in_Dubai\" >How Much Does It Cost in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Will_My_Insurance_Cover_This\" >Will My Insurance Cover This?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#How_Do_I_Choose_the_Right_Surgeon\" >How Do I Choose the Right Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/en\/intimate-surgery\/anal-fistula-surgery\/#Book_us\" >Book us:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Facts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Facts:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,999 AED to 7999 AED.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Target: the <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anus of the person\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Results: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">permanent but may grow back<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Gender:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both male and female\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Exercise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do not perform exercise for some time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Full recovery: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after two months\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downtime:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it can extend up to three to four weeks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Back to Work: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may return to your routine after one month<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Duration of Treatment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it may take two to three hours\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Type of Procedure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> surgical type of treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Anal_Fistula\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Anal Fistula?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tunnel runs between the internal and external sides of the surrounding of the anus known as the anal fistula, it consists of an abnormal way that swells the muscular opening at the end of the stomach where waste material of the body exits.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anal fistulas are caused by an infection that begins in the anal gland at first. The anus becomes inflamed and red at the opening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only cure for this disease is surgery. But sometimes noninvasive treatment also works.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the symptoms include a swollen opening, a red or inflamed area, pus in the blood, severe pain in the rectum, or fever.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate will see the results as the termination of the pain, pus, and infection from the targeted area. The result lasts for a long time if the patient follows the doctor&#8217;s tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, it also helps in restoring the working od the bowel area. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recovery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tions and follow-up visits. Depending on the patient&#8217;s condition, the patient can recover in a few weeks to months after the surgery. The candidate should drink more than ten glasses each day to recover fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 329px;\" width=\"800\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What You Can Do<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 1-2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest, apply ice packs, take pain medication.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitz baths, light walking, high-fiber diet.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to desk work, light activities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resume normal activities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full recovery, exercise, and heavy lifting.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Recovery-Timeline-for-Anal-Fistula-Surgery-1.jpg\" alt=\"Recovery Timeline for Anal Fistula Surgery \" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Recovery-Timeline-for-Anal-Fistula-Surgery-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Recovery-Timeline-for-Anal-Fistula-Surgery-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Recovery-Timeline-for-Anal-Fistula-Surgery-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Recovery-Timeline-for-Anal-Fistula-Surgery-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Causes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main Causes:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The causes of the fistulas include infection in the anal gland, blockage of the fluids made inside the anus. Due to blockage, the bacteria form a swollen pocket of fluid and infected tissue, which becomes red. This is termed the abscess.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you leave the abscess untreated, then it will eventually grow and create a tunnel that runs through the opening of the gland.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, the main cause of the fistula is the abscess. Abscesses come from STI (sexually transmitted diseases), tuberculosis, and other illnesses like Crohn&#8217;s disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_an_Anal_Fistula\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of an Anal Fistula:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the anal area, especially when sitting or during bowel movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling and tenderness around the anus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discharge of pus, blood, or fluid from the opening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching or irritation around the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odor from the discharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever or feeling unwell (if there is an active infection).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurrent abscesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Anal_Fistula_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Anal Fistula Surgery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several surgical options. The right one depends on the type and complexity of your fistula.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fistulotomy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fistulotomy:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most common surgery. The surgeon cuts the fistula open from the inside to the outside. This allows the tunnel to heal from the bottom up. It works best for simple, low fistulas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seton_Placement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seton Placement:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seton is a special thread. The surgeon places it through the fistula tract. The seton stays in place for several weeks. It slowly cuts through the fistula while allowing the surrounding tissue to heal. This helps protect the sphincter muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advancement_Flap_Procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancement Flap Procedure:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgeon removes the fistula tract. They take a piece of healthy tissue from the rectum and pull it down to cover the opening. This allows the area to heal without cutting the sphincter muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ligation_of_the_Intersphincteric_Fistula_Tract_LIFT\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT):<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a newer technique. The surgeon makes a small incision between the sphincter muscles. They tie off the fistula tract and remove the infected tissue. This is effective for complex fistulas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plug_Procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug Procedure:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgeon places a small plug made of collagen or other material into the fistula tract. The plug helps the tissue heal and close the tunnel. This is less common but can be an option for some patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Anal_Fistula_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Anal Fistula Surgery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent closure of the fistula tract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relief from pain and discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more discharge or odor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced risk of recurrent abscesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick return to normal activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal scarring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_a_Good_Candidate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Is a Good Candidate?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a good candidate for anal fistula surgery if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a symptomatic anal fistula.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are in good overall health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have realistic expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not taking blood thinners (or are willing to stop).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have active infections elsewhere in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_good_candidates\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not good candidates:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with uncontrolled diabetes or other chronic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with active infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_an_Anal_Fistula_Diagnosed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Is an Anal Fistula Diagnosed?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor will examine you to confirm the diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical examination:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor will look at the area around your anus. They will check for openings, swelling, or discharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital rectal examination:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor inserts a gloved finger into your anus. They feel for the fistula tract and check the sphincter muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Proctoscopy or anoscopy:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small, lighted tube is used to look inside the anal canal. This helps the doctor see where the fistula starts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>MRI or ultrasound:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These imaging tests show the size and direction of the fistula. They help the surgeon plan the surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-care_tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-care tips:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tips given by the doctor before performing the procedure are mentioned as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not eat or drink anything before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eliveclinicdubai.ae\/intimate-surgery\/\">Surgery<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take the medicines to avoid the reaction or complication\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not smoke\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid shaving the targeted site\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from consuming alcohol\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedure:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps of the procedure are as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Cleaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the surgeon will leant the bowel area with the laxatives to avoid infection and remove the contamination of the stool<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Anesthesia:<\/b> the doctor will inject the pain relief injection<\/li>\n<li><b>Incision:<\/b> after numbing the pain, he will cut the any to remove the fistula<\/li>\n<li><b>Cleaning of the wound:<\/b> after removal of the fistula, the doctor will clean the wound by inserting the drainage tube<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-care_tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-care tips:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tips that should be followed after the surgery are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a Sitz bath in warm water after the surgery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the medicines given by the doctor to manage the wound\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing your intake of the fibre supplement to avoid constipation and pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink more water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a healthy routine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthy food like fruits, vegetables, or whole grains\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your bandages daily\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not perform heavy exercises for some time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Anal_Fistula_Surgery_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Anal Fistula Surgery in Dubai:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expected cost varies between <\/span><b>5,999 AED to 7999 AED. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost varies depending on other factors like the experience, type of surgery, charges of anesthesia, etc. Get the exact cost by reaching out to us\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 412px;\" width=\"818\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type of Surgery<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cost (AED)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fistulotomy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,999-11,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seton Placement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,999-13,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancement Flap Procedure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,999-15,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIFT Procedure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,999-17,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug Procedure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,999-13,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex Fistula Surgery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13,999-19,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Affect_the_Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors That Affect the Cost:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of fistula\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technique used\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeon&#8217;s experience\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaesthesia fees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital charges\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinic location\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anal_Fistula_Surgery_Scarring\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anal Fistula Surgery Scarring:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_scars\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where are the scars?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scar is near the anal opening. It is small and hidden in the skin folds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_visible_is_it\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How visible is it?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scar is red and raised at first. It fades to pale and flat over 6 to 12 months. It is very hard to see after healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_minimise_scarring\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to minimise scarring:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the area clean and dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use silicone gel or scar creams as recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow your surgeon&#8217;s aftercare instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risks:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the risks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extension of the fistula\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-689 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-689.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-689.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-689.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-689.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-689.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1784282700\"><div id=\"sp-ea-689\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Anal_Fistula\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6890\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6890\" aria-controls=\"collapse6890\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What Is an Anal Fistula?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse6890\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6890\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and the skin. It usually forms after an infection or abscess.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_It\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6891\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6891\" aria-controls=\"collapse6891\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Causes It?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6891\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6891\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An abscess, Crohn's disease, trauma, or infection can cause it.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_If_I_Have_One\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6892\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6892\" aria-controls=\"collapse6892\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How Do I Know If I Have One?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6892\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6892\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pain, swelling, discharge, and irritation are common signs. See a doctor for a diagnosis.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Surgery_Necessary\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6893\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6893\" aria-controls=\"collapse6893\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Surgery Necessary?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6893\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6893\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Fistulas do not heal on their own. Surgery is the only permanent cure.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_It_Hurt\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6894\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6894\" aria-controls=\"collapse6894\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does It Hurt?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6894\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6894\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are under anaesthesia during surgery. Afterward, you may feel sore for about a week. Pain medication helps.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Recovery_Take\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6895\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6895\" aria-controls=\"collapse6895\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How Long Does Recovery Take?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6895\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6895\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks. Full recovery takes 4 to 6 weeks.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Do_Results_Last\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6896\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6896\" aria-controls=\"collapse6896\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How Long Do Results Last?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6896\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6896\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The repair is permanent. The recurrence rate is low with proper surgery.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_Have_Visible_Scars\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6897\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6897\" aria-controls=\"collapse6897\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will I Have Visible Scars?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6897\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6897\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The scar is small and hidden in the skin folds. It fades over time.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Combine_This_with_Other_Procedures\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6898\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6898\" aria-controls=\"collapse6898\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I Combine This with Other Procedures?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6898\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6898\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Some people combine it with other colorectal surgeries. Your doctor will discuss this with you.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Can_I_Exercise_Again\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-6899\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse6899\" aria-controls=\"collapse6899\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When Can I Exercise Again?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse6899\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-6899\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Light walking after 1 week. Avoid heavy exercise for 4 to 6 weeks.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Can_I_Drive_Again\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-68910\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse68910\" aria-controls=\"collapse68910\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When Can I Drive Again?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse68910\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-68910\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wait 1 to 2 weeks. Do not drive while on pain medication.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Surgery_Safe\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-68911\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse68911\" aria-controls=\"collapse68911\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the Surgery Safe?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse68911\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-68911\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. When performed by a qualified, DHA-licensed surgeon, it is very safe.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost_in_Dubai\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-68912\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse68912\" aria-controls=\"collapse68912\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How Much Does It Cost in Dubai?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse68912\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-68912\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cost ranges from 8,000 AED to 18,000 AED. It depends on the type of fistula and the technique used.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_My_Insurance_Cover_This\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-68913\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse68913\" aria-controls=\"collapse68913\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will My Insurance Cover This?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse68913\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-68913\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most insurance plans cover anal fistula surgery because it is a medical necessity. Check with your provider.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Choose_the_Right_Surgeon\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-68914\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse68914\" aria-controls=\"collapse68914\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How Do I Choose the Right Surgeon?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse68914\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-689\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-68914\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for a board-certified, DHA-licensed surgeon with experience in anal fistula repair. Read reviews. Ask about their training.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_us\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book us:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to alleviate the pain then Book us right away at<\/span><b> Elive Clinic Duba<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i to get suitable <\/span><b>anal fistula surgery <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by clicking on the form below. 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