Patient's question:
Hello, could you please ask if the recurrence of patients in your previous vesicoureteral fistula surgery was due to the stoma closing prematurely? How common is this situation? I understand that there are currently many types of stoma surgeries. Which type of stoma is less likely to close prematurely? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello. Anal fistula recurrence does occur, but it is not common. Additionally, there is only one type of anal fistula surgery. What you mentioned might refer to the removal of the Bartholin's gland cyst, which is rarely performed now. This method damages the normal structure of the gland, leading to loss of function. In contrast, anal fistula surgery involves only an incision at the cyst site to drain its contents, leaving the incision open for a period of time to allow it to shrink and heal while preserving the gland's function.