INTRODUCTION:
Anal fistula is an epithelised path between the rectum or anal canal and the perianal region. The use of laparoscopic surgery with a minimally invasive procedure has led to the development of video-assisted surgical treatment of anal fistula.
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the surgical technique VAAFT as a new approach to fistula.
CONCLUSION:
This is a safe and reproducible procedure. It enables the study of the entire fistula, obtaining the identification of accessory paths, cavitations and of the inner hole. More studies should be published for a better analysis of this technique, as well as to have a long-term outcome with new publications.
Anal fistula; Minimally invasive surgical procedure
