Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	74420
Country	India

Received	2021-12-29 18:42
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Comparison between recent sphincter-sparing procedures for complex anal fistulas-ligation of intersphincteric tract vs transanal opening of intersphincteric space
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pankaj Garg
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Pankaj Garg, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Garg Fistula Research Institute, 1042/15, Panchkula 134113, India. drgargpankaj@gmail.com
Key Words	Anal fistula; Fistulotomy; Incontinence; Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract; Transanal opening of intersphincteric space; Recurrence
Core Tip	Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and transanal opening of intersphincteric space (TROPIS) are two of the more recent innovative procedures introduced in the last decade. Both of these procedures have been shown to be quite effective in complex anal fistulas. As both procedures are primarily sphincter-sparing, they do not lead to deterioration in continence. The advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications of LIFT and TROPIS have been discussed in this opinion viewpoint as well as the role both these procedures are likely to play in the future.
Publish Date	2022-05-25 08:33
Citation	Garg P. Comparison between recent sphincter-sparing procedures for complex anal fistulas-ligation of intersphincteric tract vs transanal opening of intersphincteric space. World J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 14(5): 374-382
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v14/i5/374.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v14.i5.374

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