Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract <i>vs</i> conventional surgery for anal fistula in Chinese patients

The LIFT procedure demonstrated clear advantages over conventional surgical methods in terms of clinical efficacy, safety, and postoperative recovery, supporting the former's role as an effective and sphincter-preserving treatment for anal fistula. Nevertheless, most available trials are limited by short follow-up durations and heterogeneous outcome definitions, underscoring the need for undertaking large, multicenter RCTs employing standardized endpoints.