Endoscopic pilonidal cyst surgery EPSIT
Endoscopic surgery is minimally invasive and ambulatory, with wide efficacy to eliminate pilonidal cysts, in a very aesthetic way and with minimal postoperative discomfort and simple care.
epsit surgery
Endoscopic pilonidal sinus surgery or EPSIT is a modern technique for the treatment of pilonidal disease and is usually applied in pediatric and adolescent patients, as it is practically painless and has a much faster recovery than open techniques.
As is known, there are several treatments for pilonidal disease, surgical and non-surgical, applied to heal the acute or chronic inflammatory condition of the subcutaneous fatty tissue that occurs in response to a retention of hair follicles in the intergluteal fold, causing a pilonidal cyst or abscess.
Among the most used techniques is the Endoscopic Pilonidal Cyst Surgery or EPSIT in Madrid, which was developed by the Italian physician Piercarlo Meinero, which consists in the visual identification of the cyst and its entire path by introducing a small camera inside the cyst, through the same cyst orifices to the skin and without making an additional wound.
The endoscopic camera allows to see the inside of the cyst at high magnification, so that the specialist can perform the complete removal of the Pilonidal cyst from the inside, using several devices and very small and suitable working forceps. It is usually performed under sedation and local anesthesia, since the surgical wound is very small, with little pain and the aesthetic result is natural and optimal.
EPSIT offers an option to achieve a perfect cleaning and elimination of the pilonidal cyst, obtaining an effectiveness of more than 95% in all cases treated.
Advantages and disadvantages of EPSIT
Among the main advantages of EPSIT endoscopic pilonidal cyst surgery, the following stand out:
- Outpatient and non-hospitalized intervention
- Minimal wound, 5 mm, with an excellent esthetic result.
- Produces very little pain
- Extensive visualization of the entire cyst and its pathways from the interior
- Broadly effective technique
- Very little medication is required
- You can return to work in a maximum of 3 days.
Disadvantages:
- Cannot always be applied in all patients with pilonidal disease.
- Some patients require traditional or flap surgery.
It is effective
Surgical and ambulatory solution ideal for the treatment of pilonidal cysts and abscesses, due to its effectiveness in healing the infected area.
Easy postoperative period
Postoperative care is easy, which includes cleaning and disinfection of the open wound, ensuring that it heals without problems.
Painless
The procedure is painless, thanks to the local anesthesia applied. At the same time, it relieves the intense pain prior to the drainage of the infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
about Pilonidal Sinus
- Reddening of the skin
- Pain
- Presence of pus or blood in an opening of the skin.
- Unpleasant odor of oozing pus.
This pathology should be treated by a specialist in coloproctology, which is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
As we know, the pilonidal cyst is located in the region above the intergluteal fold, an area of treatment for this specialist.