ArticleLasers in medical science2025
Evaluation of laser ablation for recurrent pilonidal sinus disease: treatment success, recurrence rates, and patient outcomes.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of sinus laser associated closure (SiLaC) versus endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) in the management of pilonidal sinus disease.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Sinus Laser-Assisted Closure Under Tumescent Local Anesthesia for Pilonidal Disease: A Pilot Study.Cureus · 2026Article
- Early postoperative outcomes of sinus laser closure versus crystallized phenol treatment for pilonidal sinus disease: a retrospective comparative study.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- Pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (PEPSiT) as standard of care results over 10 years' experience in 507 patients.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The New Minimally Invasive Techniques for Pilonidal Sinus Disease Surgery: Choosing the Right Technique for the Right Patient-A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Comparative analysis of treatment modalities and contributing factors in recurrent pilonidal sinus disease.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposePilonidal sinus disease (PD) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory condition primarily affecting the sacrococcygeal region, often resulting in discomfort, abscess formation, and recurrent disease. Various surgical interventions, including laser ablation, have been employed to treat recurrent PD. This study evaluates the efficacy of laser ablation in patients with recurrent PD, focusing on treatment success, recurrence rates, complications, and recovery outcomes.
methodsA retrospective analysis of 37 patients with recurrent pilonidal sinus disease treated with laser ablation between January 2022 and January 2025 was conducted. Preoperative data, postoperative complications, healing time, Visual Analog Scale values, and return to normal activities were collected.
resultsThe results showed that 70.3% of patients achieved complete healing without recurrence, while 21.6% experienced recurrence within a mean follow-up of 9.6 months. Five patients (13.5%) developed superficial infections, which were managed with local dressing. The median time for wound healing was 35 days, and patients returned to normal activities in an median of 1 day. Persistent disease was observed in 8 patients (21.6%), of whom 5 patients (62.5%) achieved full epithelialization after retreatment with laser ablation.
conclusionThe ease of application, avoidance of hospitalization, minimal postoperative care, and rapid return to daily activities make laser treatment a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with recurrent pilonidal disease, supported by favorable outcomes and low morbidity.
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