{"id":3963,"date":"2024-08-14T16:11:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/what-is-the-best-pilonidal-sinus-surgery\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T11:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:19:18","slug":"what-is-the-best-pilonidal-sinus-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pilonidal-sinus-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best pilonidal sinus surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3963\" class=\"elementor elementor-3963 elementor-3551\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68e6e1d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68e6e1d3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e69b0f0\" data-id=\"4e69b0f0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3a49c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b3a49c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering:<\/span> <b>What is the best pilonidal sinus surgery?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You came to the right place.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we will analyze the main surgical options available <\/span><b>to treat<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/sinus-pilonidal-que-es-sintomas-y-tratamiento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> pilonidal sinus<\/b>,<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advantages, disadvantages, and how to choose the best technique for each case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s start&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edf8c79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"edf8c79\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef8a6a5\" data-id=\"ef8a6a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80a7f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b80a7f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the best pilonidal sinus surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74ab139 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74ab139\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-468a166\" data-id=\"468a166\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70f3cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70f3cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/en\/surgical-techniques-for-pilonidal-sinus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> surgical techniques for pilonidal sinus<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the choice of procedure depends on multiple factors, such as the extent of the disease, the characteristics of the cyst, and the preferences of the patient and surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The techniques that you will see below are some of the most effective and in which we specialize at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Innova Cirug\u00eda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .<\/span> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70528f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70528f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. En bloc removal leaving the wound open\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd1162a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd1162a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En <\/span><b>bloc excision leaving the wound open<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the oldest and most widely used techniques for the treatment of pilonidal sinus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this procedure, all affected tissue is removed, including the cyst and fistulous ducts, leaving the wound open to heal by secondary intention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is effective in completely eliminating diseased tissue and reducing the risk of recurrence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural <a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/en\/management-of-postoperative-pilonidal-sinus-drainage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drainage <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of any discharge, which can reduce the risk of postoperative infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healing can be slow, taking 6 to 12 weeks or more, which may require prolonged postoperative care and multiple doctor visits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During healing, the wound requires intensive care, such as regular dressings and protection against contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e77e77a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e77e77a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. En bloc removal with primary suture\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9861576 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9861576\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En<\/span> <b>bloc removal with primary suture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a variation of the above procedure, in which the wound is closed immediately after removal of the cyst.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is achieved by suturing the edges of the wound, allowing for faster healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healing is faster, usually within a couple of weeks, allowing for a shorter recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postoperative care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/post-operatorio-del-sinus-pilonidal-abierto-guia-detallada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> of the pilonidal sinus<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is less intensive compared to the open wound.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an increased risk of the wound becoming infected or fluid collecting under the skin, which can lead to the formation of a new cyst or the need for a second surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not suitable for all patients, especially if the cyst is very large or very infected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f907d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03f907d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Pit-Picking (Gips intervention)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1dbd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e1dbd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> Pit-Picking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a minimally invasive procedure in which the pores and small fistulous tracts of the pilonidal sinus are eliminated without removing large amounts of tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as a Gips procedure, this procedure is a less invasive option than en bloc removal techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a minor intervention, with less pain and a faster recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient can return to their daily activities in a short time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lower risk of complications and more aesthetic healing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May not be suitable for large or complex pilonidal sinuses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a risk of recurrence, since not all affected tissue is removed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e90bdc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e90bdc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Laser sinus treatment \/ SiLaC (Sinus Laser Assisted Closure)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8157bc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8157bc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> pilonidal sinus laser treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as SiLaC, is a modern, minimally invasive technique that uses laser energy to close the pilonidal cyst from the inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The laser destroys the lining of the cyst and seals the fistulous tracts, promoting healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a minimally invasive technique, with less postoperative pain and a faster recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is outpatient and is performed under local anesthesia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers excellent aesthetics, with minimal or non-existent scars.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not be suitable for large or heavily infected cysts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a relatively new technique, so it may not be available in all medical centers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended reading:<\/span><\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/desmintiendo-mitos-sobre-el-sinus-pilonidal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Debunking myths about the pilonidal sinus<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5c1fb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5c1fb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. EPSiT (Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef4506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ef4506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>EPSiT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment) is another minimally invasive technique that uses an endoscope to visualize and treat the pilonidal cyst from the inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the procedure, the cyst is cleaned, fistulous tracts are removed, and the cyst lining is destroyed to facilitate healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers excellent visualization of the affected area, allowing precise removal of diseased tissue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is minimally invasive, with rapid recovery and minimal scarring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be done under local anesthesia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May not be suitable for very large or extensive pilonidal sinuses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other minimally invasive techniques, there is a risk of recurrence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended reading:<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/cuantas-veces-puede-aparecer-un-quiste-pilonidal-y-que-hacer-si-ocurre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How many times can a pilonidal cyst appear and what to do if it occurs?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e713ebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e713ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Modified Karydakis Flap or Bascoms Cleft Lift Procedure\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-842714c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"842714c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/karydakis-modificado-mejor-cirugia-para-el-sinus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>modified Karydakis Flap<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an advanced surgical technique in which a flap of skin and subcutaneous tissue is used to close the wound after removal of the cyst.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to flatten the intergluteal fold to reduce pressure and prevent hair accumulation in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is highly effective in preventing the recurrence of pilonidal sinus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers good postoperative aesthetics, with scars that can be hidden in the intergluteal fold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is suitable for complex or recurring cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a more complex surgery and requires an experienced surgeon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery may be longer compared to minimally invasive techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended reading:<\/span><\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/quiste-pilonidal-en-mujeres-que-tan-frecuente-es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pilonidal cyst in women, how common is it?<\/span><\/a><\/i> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18713c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e18713c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Flaps (Limberg Flap, Z-Plasty, Rotation Flaps)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46af8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c46af8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other flap techniques that can be used in the treatment of pilonidal sinus, such as the Limberg flap, Z-plasty, and rotation flaps. These techniques are generally used in complex cases or when other surgeries have failed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flaps allow good wound coverage and reduce tension in the operated area, which can promote healing.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cbf042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cbf042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: What is the best surgery for pilonidal sinus?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac772d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac772d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining <\/span><b>the best pilonidal sinus surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on many individual factors, including the size and complexity of the cyst, history of recurrences, patient preference, and surgeon experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some minimally invasive techniques offer rapid recovery and minimal scarring, other more invasive techniques may be necessary to ensure<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete removal <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent recurrences<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innova Cirug\u00eda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we are specialists in the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus and we are committed to offering the best surgical option for each patient, based on a thorough and personalized evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are dealing with a pilonidal sinus and need advice on the most appropriate treatment, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/innovacirugia.com\/en\/contact-us-at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here to get in touch &gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-937d070 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"937d070\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a3d448\" data-id=\"1a3d448\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are wondering: What is the best pilonidal sinus surgery? 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