Three colorectal surgeons have refused to do one of these for me. They say our type of surgery weakens our sphincters, and that it offers a high risk of incontinence afterwards because of that.

Let us know how you do after.  Also, what type of fistula do you have?  Mine is a common simple intrasphincteric one "at 7 o'clock."  Does not involve my pouch. I have had a seton off and on for over 2 years.

I had the fistulotomy yesterday and everything went perfect.  The surgeon was happy with everything and I was discharged earlier today.  I am pretty sore, but have not experienced any issues with control.  This was a superficial fistula that did not require cutting much muscle.  

Great news, jkc!!