Video-assisted anal fistula treatment: technical considerations and preliminary results of the first Brazilian experience.

Background: Anorectal fistula represents an epithelized communication path of infectious origin between the rectum or anal canal and the perianal region. The association of endoscopic surgery with the minimally invasive approach led to the development of the video-assisted anal fistula treatment.

Aim: To describe the technique and initial experience with the technique video-assisted for anal fistula treatment.