What is an anal fistulectomy?
An anal fistulectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the anal fistula and the surrounding tissue around the affected organ. An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the perianal skin (the skin around the anus) and the surface of the anal canal.
Why do you need an anal fistulectomy?
Anal fistulas are not generally harmful but can cause a lot of discomfort, itching, and irritation. They can also be very painful and cause bloody discharge. An anal fistulectomy cuts out the fistulous tract.
What can you expect when undergoing an anal fistulectomy?
During an Anal Fistulectomy
Depending on how severe your condition is, your surgeon may choose to inject a contrast dye and an imaging tool (X-ray or MRI) into the anal fistula’s external opening to make all parts of the fistula visible. Your surgeon will then remove all three parts of the anal fistula while making sure that the sphincter muscle stays intact as much as possible. The entire procedure will take between 45 minutes to an hour.
After an Anal Fistulectomy
Most patients take four to six weeks to fully recover after an anal fistulectomy. Swelling and discharge from the treated area is expected and you will be prescribed pain medications to manage the pain.
Your surgeon might advise you to soak the treated area in water multiple times a day and change the gauze dressing regularly to ensure cleanliness and prevent infection.
Why choose Novena Surgery for an anal fistulectomy?
Doctors who choose to perform an anal fistulectomy at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo an anal fistulectomy in Novena Surgery but I do not have a specialist doctor in mind yet.
This list consists of specialists who commonly perform anal fistulectomies at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a specialist doctor from the list.
Name of Specialist Clinic | Name of Specialist Doctor | Specialist Clinic Address | Specialist Clinic Opening Hours |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Charles Tsang | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
PanAsia Surgery Group | Dr Melvin Look | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #10-43/44 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-15, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Parkway East Medical Centre #04-03 319 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
The Colorectal Clinic | Dr Wong Soong Kuan | 38 IRRAWADDY ROAD #06-37, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, SINGAPORE 329563 820 THOMSON ROAD, #07-51, BLOCK D, Mount Alvernia Medical Centre, SINGAPORE 574623 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Aileen Seah | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
Colorectal Practice | Dr Sharon Koh | Colorectal Practice (Orchard) 3 Mount Elizabeth, #12-14, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510 Colorectal Practice (Novena) 38 Irrawaddy Road, #10-28/29, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 Colorectal Practice (Farrer) 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, #14-09/10 Connexion, Singapore 217562 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
PanAsia Surgery Group | Dr Denis Cheong | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #10-43/44 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-15, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Parkway East Medical Centre #04-03 319 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
Bernard Lim Specialist Surgery | Dr Bernard Lim | 38 Irrawaddy Rd, #08-52 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Mondays – Fridays: 8:30 am – 5.30 pm Saturdays: 8.30 am – 12.30 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Dean Koh | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |