Are you suffering from pain and swelling around the anus, discharge of pus or blood in the anal area, and severe anal pain while passing stools? These are some of the common symptoms of anal fistula. If you are looking for the best fistula treatment in Bangalore Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi has been awarded the Best JnJ sponsorship Award for outstanding scientific research and excellent presentation entitled “Laparoscopic Palliative Pharyngo-gastric Anastomosis with Esophageal Bypass for Carcinoma Cervical Esophagus with Tracheoesophageal Fistula” in the Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgery 25th Anniversary & 48th Annual Congress & 11th International Symposium (KSELS 2021) from April 22-24, 2021, Seol, South Korea. Furthermore, he has been an international faculty member in this field. Recently, he has been awarded the Bursary award from the prestigious India association of surgical gastroenterologists for IASGCON 2017. Also, his analysis & research paper is published on different international platforms.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi provides advanced treatment for fistula in Bangalore at affordable rates. Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi and his team are highly experienced in treating fistula with many surgical procedures. He has successfully performed thousands of fistula surgeries without any recurrence. Due to his vast experience in fistula treatment & knowledge, he is the best fistula doctor in Bangalore.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi is a highly qualified and experienced Surgeon specializing in fistula treatment. He completed his MBBS from Shri B M Patil Medical College and later completed his MS in General Surgery from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial government medical college. Dr. Bhushan further pursued a sub-specialization in Surgical Gastroenterology from Gem Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Bhushan has extensive experience in the treatment of fistula. He is highly skilled in advanced Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, including robotic surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder surgery, and hernia surgery. His other clinical skills include diagnostic endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Dr. Bhushan has several publications in major PUBMED-indexed national and international journals and has received numerous national and international awards for his academic contributions. He is currently working as a Consultant Advanced Laparoscopic, Gastro, and GI Cancer Surgeon at HOSMAT Hospital, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore, and as a Consultant GI, HPB, and Liver Transplant at Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore.

The Anal Fistula problem usually presents with a small boil near the anal opening. This ruptures and discharges thin fluid or pus. The discharge dries up in a few days only to come back again after a few weeks. This condition is called a Fistula. Most of the patients can’t differentiate the Piles, fistula, and fissure condition, due to this fistula can’t catch at an early stage.

Fistulas are classified according to their relationship to small portions of the anal sphincter complex

• Intersphincteric
• Transsphincteric
• Suprasphincteric
• Extrasphincteric.

Intersphincteric is the most common and extrasphincteric is the least common. These classifications are important to help the surgeon make decisions during treatment.

Complex Fistula? Confused?

If fistula can’t be treated early then it could be more complex. The Standards Committee for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) divided anal fistula into simple and complex types based on the complexity of fistula, risk of recurrence, and risk of incontinence.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi performs single-setting surgery with a success rate of over 95% in almost all cases including fistula and perianal abscesses. It is not only Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi but his team provides very good post-operative care which is the most important factor for a complete cure of fistula.

The anal canal has glands that secrete mucus. When one of these glands gets infected, it forms an abscess. At times this infection can burrow out of the anal canal and tunnel to the skin around the anus opening out as a fistula. Sometimes a few diseases of the large intestine can present with a fistula. These diseases include Crohn’s disease, sexually transmitted infections, trauma, tuberculosis, diverticulitis, etc.

An anal fistula usually causes the following symptoms:

• Blood or pus discharge near the back passage
• Constant discomfort in the anal area
• Irritated, swollen, hot, and/or red skin around the anus
•  Discharge from the back passage
• A high temperature (indicating an infection)

Anal fistula surgery aims to repair the anal fistula and treat all associated symptoms. If you experience any of the above symptoms or are concerned about an anal infection, abscess, or fistula, contact Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadgi diagnoses anal fistula through physical examination alone. Once you visit Dr. Bhushan, he may ask you a few questions to understand your condition better and to determine the best line of treatment.

• Do you have a family history of anal fistula?
• When did you start having the symptoms?
• Do you pass blood with your stool?
• What are your dietary and lifestyle habits?
• What is your fitness regime like?
• When do you feel the pain mostly?

Dr. Bhushan may also suggest tests like colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and anoscope to check for the presence of any gastrointestinal disease.

Fistula treatment in Bangalore is done with different methods such as laser and surgical methods. Each treatment method has its advantages and disadvantages. The goal of any surgery for a fistula in the anus is to relieve the fistula or protect the anal sphincter muscles, which can cause incontinence if damaged. Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi at Hosmat hospital chooses the best treatment option as per discussion with patients. Looking for the best doctor for fistula treatment in Bangalore, Internationally recognized surgeons at Dr.Bhushan Chittawadagi Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore offer holistic treatment for complex fistula with minimal recurrence rate and almost zero incontinence rate. Fistula treatment options are below

• Fistulectomy: This is a surgical fistula treatment in which the fistula tract is completely cut off. Under general anesthesia, the fistula tract is removed and the resulting groove is left behind to heal. Fistulectomy carries the risk of damaging the sphincter muscles, resulting in fecal incontinence, and is usually the treatment option for complex types of fistula. This can lead to complications after surgery, including bowel incontinence (if the anus or rectum is involved), abscess, or fistula recurrence.
• Ligation of the intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT): Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure is the best treatment for fistulas passing through the anal sphincter muscle, where fistulotomy is too risky. It is a highly efficient procedure with almost no recurrence or incontinence. Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi, a well-known colorectal surgeon in Bangalore, specializes in complex fistula surgery. LIFT(Ligation of intersphincteric Fistula Tract) procedure is used for the treatment of Complex fistulas. Firstly, a seton is kept in the fistula tract, forcing it to widen over time. So after a few weeks, the surgeon removes the infected tissue and closes the internal fistula opening.
• Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC): The FILAC (fistula-tract laser closure) technique aims to gently ablate the fistula tract without injuring the sphincter muscle. The procedure uses the Leonardo laser. With the patient under general anesthesia, the procedure is completed in 30 to 40 minutes.
• VAAFT: This technique is minimally invasive and is a sphincter-sparing technique for treating complex fistulas. A video telescope helps our expert fistula surgeons see inside the fistula tract. A polar electrode for the internal pathway. During this process, it is connected to a high-frequency generator. Also, fistula brushes and forceps are used to clean the tract and clean out granulation tissue.
• FISTULA PLUG: The fistula plug is a 100% synthetic bio-absorbable scaffold. This plug is placed in the fistula tract. Over time cells from the body migrate into the scaffold and new tissue is generated as the body gradually absorbs the plug material, leaving no permanent material in the body.

Anal Fistula Surgery in Bangalore can cost you between Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 60,000. This price range is not the same for every individual and is dependent on several factors. Get rid of discomfort caused by Anal Fistula by undergoing advanced anal fistula surgery for the treatment of anal fistula in Bangalore.

• Multiple payment options including No-Cost EMI
• Anorectal surgeons with extensive years of experience
• Advanced surgical treatment methods that ensure a high success rate

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi is a consultant and advanced laparoscopic, gastro, and GI cancer surgeon practicing at Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka. And he is a skilled surgeon who specializes in the field of Anal Fistula Treatment. He has more than 18 years of experience in this field. Offering both traditional Anal Fistula procedures and robotic-assisted procedures, our surgeons are at the forefront of adopting new technologies to provide comfortable, painless, and accurate diagnosis and treatment. In addition to palliative care, Dr. Bhushan Chittawadgi takes a multidisciplinary approach to determine the cause of the condition and identify methods to prevent future complications.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi is a consultant and an Advanced Laparoscopic, Gastro, and GI Cancer Surgeon practicing at Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka. He has more than 18 years of experience in the field of Laparoscopic GI & HPB Surgery making him one of the best laparoscopic surgeons in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is specialized in Laparoscopic hernia surgery, Gall bladder stone, Obesity, liver and pancreas diseases, GI surgery, Piles, and Breast & Thyroid diseases. If you are looking for the best laparoscopic hernia surgeon call us at +91 89407 70990 or book an online appointment here.