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2021-04-16 15:46:55
Is getting Laser surgery better option than open wide surgery for Pilonidal Sinus ? Is it safe ? And what are the advantages & disadvantages of Laser surgery and Open wide surgery respectively?
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I do Endoscopic- EPSiT, Laser, and combined called VALAPS
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healing is quicker, less recurrence, and scar free in the above techniques
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open technique have large incision higher recurrence longer healing time

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Surgery is better with less recurrence rates

Answered2021-04-16 16:36:07

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Both have its pros and cons.

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Less morbidity But more costly

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