An End to the Suffering

  Lauren Knoetze South Africa After 10 years and more than 30 surgeries Lauren finally found a solution and an end to her suffering. Watch this inspiring video to hear more details about her remarkable journey.  

Healing Journey: Never Give Up

Shayla RVF fistula healing journey Never Give Up

Shayla Van Tassel United States, Oregon The healing journey when you suffer from a complex fistula requires great determination. It also involves finding healthcare providers who you can trust and are prepared to work with you through significant challenges. In this YouTube video Shayla shares an update on her health and healing journey. Shayla has […]

Why Isn’t This Treatment Available in My Country?

Healing Hands Difference

Why Isn’t This Treatment Available in My Country? A common question I hear from patients is: “Why isn’t this treatment available in my country?” The reality is that the approach to fistula treatment at Healing Hands is truly unique and differs significantly from what is typically offered in Western countries. I believe this stems from […]

Fistula Free

Celebrating being fistula free

Kyla Marie ~ Australia On October 22nd 2024, I will be fistula free for 2 years.  Free from a disease that I thought that I would have forever. And I have Dr. Ashwin Porwal to thank for it.  His DLPL laser surgery and amazing staff and facilities at Healing Hands Clinic are the reason I […]

Understanding and Managing Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease

Fistulizing Crohn's, fistula

Introduction Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. While Crohn’s disease can present in various ways, one of its more severe forms is fistulizing Crohn’s disease. This blog post will explore what fistulizing Crohn’s disease is, how it differs from other forms of Crohn’s, its symptoms, strategies for managing and diagnosing […]