Pilonidal Laser Surgery
Laser is another of the most applied options for the treatment of pilonidal disease, also called Sacral Cyst, which is produced by the accumulation of hair at the base of the spine or the coccyx or sacrococcygeal area.
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery with Laser
Pilonidal Laser Surgery in Madrid is applied to treat the problem of pilonidal cyst or sinus, which occurs when hair follicles become infected developing a pilonidal abscess, usually generating pain, reddening of the skin, pus or blood oozing (with an unpleasant odor), fever and nausea, among other symptoms.
Laser treatment of pilonidal disease consists of an outpatient procedure without hospitalization, in which the specialist makes a small incision in the skin, of approximately 0.5 cm, and applies a careful cleaning of the sinus tract with a curette. He then proceeds to the application of laser energy by means of a radial fiber connected to a set of diode laser, which has been introduced into the tract.
This laser surgery can be performed under general anesthesia, which keeps the patient completely asleep, or under regional anesthesia, which numbs the patient from the waist down, always under the supervision of a specialist in Coloproctology, in charge of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
The main advantage of the treatment is that it is less aggressive to burn the path with laser, a procedure that results in less injury and faster recovery. In many cases, it may be difficult to remove or treat the entire fistulous tract, which increases the possibility of recurrence, hence the importance of accompanying it with the respective antibiotic treatment.
Advantages of laser technology
The main advantages of LASER are:
- No need for resection of skin and subcutaneous cellular tissue, i.e., no wounds.
- Cure rate similar to the traditional method.
- Technique performed under local anesthesia without the need for hospitalization.
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) or low postoperative pain scale.
- Overall patient satisfaction of 98%.
For all these benefits we have added LASER treatment of pilonidal sinus to our portfolio of services.
Its clear advantages not only in terms of healing results but also in terms of less pain and faster postoperative recovery, make this treatment a promising resource in the management of this pathology.
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.
