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Pilonidal sinus
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
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Dr. Lakin Vira
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Both have its pros and cons.
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
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Less morbidity
But more costly
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