Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment in the Asian population

Area of Science:

• Colorectal Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Pilonidal Sinus Disease Treatment

Background:

• Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) affects young adults.
• Current treatments can be invasive with potential for recurrence.
• Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) offers a minimally invasive alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate early outcomes of EPSiT in an Asian population.
• Describe the surgical technique and modifications.
• Assess patient satisfaction and healing parameters.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of 9 patients with PSD treated with EPSiT.
• Data collected on sinus healing, pain, and discharge.
• Patient satisfaction assessed via standardized phone interviews.

Main Results:

• Median follow-up of 2.5 months.
• Median sinus healing time of 6 weeks.
• 78% patient satisfaction rate; one patient experienced persistent pain.

Conclusions:

• EPSiT is a minimally invasive and cosmetically favorable option for PSD.
• Larger studies and longer follow-up are necessary.
• Further evaluation needed for healing time and recurrence rates.