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A precise, sphincter-preserving laser technique that closes the fistula tract without the large wounds, stitches, and prolonged recovery of traditional surgery.
Laser anal fistula treatment in Jordan offers a safe, effective alternative to conventional open surgery. Patients from New York, Chicago, and across the U.S. can receive expert fistula care at Proctoclinic within days — avoiding months-long surgical waitlists and high out-of-pocket costs.
3 days
Until most patients fly home
0
Stitches required
Same day
Discharge after procedure
24 hrs
Case review turnaround
Understanding your condition
An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that forms between the inside of the anal canal and the skin around the anus. It typically develops after an anal abscess that has not healed properly — leaving a tract that can cause persistent discharge, pain, and recurrent infection.
Unlike many anorectal conditions, anal fistulas almost never resolve without treatment. Without intervention the tract remains open, prone to recurrent infections, and can worsen or branch into a more complex fistula over time.
In the U.S., patients in New York and Chicago face months-long waits just for a specialist consultation. Laser anal fistula treatment in Jordan offers a faster, less invasive path to lasting relief.
Why patients from NYC & Chicago choose Jordan
Fistula surgery waitlists in major U.S. cities can stretch for months. Meanwhile, untreated fistulas continue to discharge, infect, and worsen. At Proctoclinic Jordan, international patients are treated within days of case approval.
New York City
4 – 6 months
avg. wait for pilonidal surgical consult
Chicago
avg. wait for surgical evaluation
Proctoclinic, Jordan
from submitting reports to procedure date
Typical U.S. fistula surgery cost
$12,000 – $25,000
Fistulotomy or LIFT procedure in NYC / Chicago, excl. anesthesia and facility fees. U.S. insurance coverage varies and is frequently denied or only partially reimbursed. Recovery 2–4 weeks.
Jordan laser treatment — all-in package
Fraction of U.S. cost
Self-pay package — not billed through insurance. Includes procedure, anesthesia, clinic fees, and 30-day remote follow-up. Contact us for an exact quote based on your case.
Next available procedure dates: April & May 2026
Limited slots available each month — international patients are seen on a first-come basis after case approval
Why Laser
Traditional fistulotomy cuts open the fistula tract, leaving a large wound that takes weeks to heal. Laser treatment (FiLaC) closes the tract from within — no open wound, no wound packing, no stitches.
Protecting the sphincter is the primary challenge in fistula surgery. Laser treatment is sphincter-preserving — significantly reducing the incontinence risk that comes with traditional cutting techniques.
Most patients are discharged the same day and fly home within 3 days. Compared to 2–4 weeks of recovery with traditional surgery, laser means far less disruption to work and daily life.
Types treated
Anal fistulas are classified by their relationship to the sphincter muscles. Dr. Aref assesses each case individually to determine the most appropriate laser approach.
Passes through the internal sphincter only, tracking between the sphincters to the skin. The most common type and well-suited to laser treatment with excellent outcomes.
Passes through both internal and external sphincter muscles. Laser treatment is a preferred sphincter-preserving approach, avoiding the incontinence risk of cutting techniques.
Loops above the sphincter complex. Less common and requires careful individual assessment. A combined or staged laser approach may be recommended.
A fistula that has returned after previous treatment. Laser offers a minimally invasive second option for patients whose first surgery did not achieve a lasting result.
Treatment comparison
How it works
The FiLaC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure) technique uses a radial-emitting laser probe inserted into the fistula tract. The laser energy destroys the epithelium lining the tract and obliterates it from within — sealing it without any external cutting.
The procedure is performed under anesthesia. The tract is gently probed, cleaned, and then the laser is passed through in a controlled withdrawal movement. Patients are discharged the same day and most fly home within 3 days.
Causes
Most anal fistulas develop as a complication of an anal abscess. When an abscess does not fully drain or heal, the infection creates a persistent tunnel between the anal glands and the skin. Other contributing factors include:
Important
Unlike some anorectal conditions that may respond to conservative management, anal fistulas almost always require intervention. Left untreated, a fistula will continue to discharge, become repeatedly infected, and the tract can branch into a more complex structure — making future treatment more challenging. Early laser treatment offers the best outcomes with the lowest recurrence risk.
Persistent discharge, recurrent abscess, risk of tract branching and complex secondary fistulas
Tract closed at its simplest stage — highest success rate, fastest recovery, lowest recurrence risk
Still treatable with laser, but may require a staged approach and more careful pre-procedure planning
Patient journey
Send your medical details online. Review and eligibility confirmation within 24 hours.
Fly to Amman with your procedure date confirmed. Hotels within 1 km — you arrange your own stay.
FiLaC laser fistula treatment under anesthesia. Discharged the same day.
Fit-to-fly clearance on day 3. 30-day WhatsApp follow-up with our surgical team included.
