Future of pilonidal cyst surgery: a comparative review of traditional and laser techniques.

ABSTRACT: Pilonidal disease is a common sacrococcygeal cyst or sinus that can significantly impact patients' quality of life, necessitating an analysis of evolving treatments to optimize patient outcomes. This review compares traditional and minimally invasive techniques focusing on laser ablation, in treating pilonidal cysts, focusing on each method's effectiveness, recovery time, recurrence rates, complications, cosmetics, and costs. We conducted a comprehensive assessment of literature exploring PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase for studies comparing traditional surgical techniques including traditional excision with open and closed healing, flap reconstructions, with minimally invasive procedures focusing on laser-assisted. Although traditional surgical techniques were p

SUBMITTER: Jazi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12529851 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature