Pilonidal Sinus Disease

LASER ABLATION VERSUS KARYDAKIS TECHNIQUE IN THE TREATMENT OF PILONIDAL SINUS DISEASE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of Karydakis technique versus sinus tract ablation procedure using 1470 nm Diode laser for the treatment of pilonidal sinus and provide evidence-based guidance to select the most appropriate operative procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients with a clinical diagnosis of symptomatic uncomplicated pilonidal sinus, males or females, any age will be included in our study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with pilonidal abscess and any associated acute condition.
• Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
• Refusal.
• Unfit for surgery.
• Recurrence.