Are there any male-to-female disparities in recurrence rates after surgery for Pilonidal Disease? A meta-analysis comparing differing mixed-gender cohorts

D. Doll; S. Haas; I.K. Faurschou; H. Heitmann; T. Hackmann; C. Oetzmann von Sochaczewski

doi:10.17116/hirurgia2026041110

April 24, 2026Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery

Are there any male-to-female disparities in recurrence rates after surgery for Pilonidal Disease? A meta-analysis comparing differing mixed-gender cohorts

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This analysis aims to investigate the differences in recurrence rates of pilonidal disease between male and female patients after surgical intervention.
Conducted a meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials on pilonidal disease.
Compared recurrence rates in mixed-gender cohorts versus male-only cohorts.
Utilized established practices and follow-up metrics to assess outcomes.
Found significant male-to-female disparities in recurrence rates after surgery.
Reported a higher recurrence rate in males compared to females with a specific percentage difference.
Indicated potential need for tailored treatment strategies based on gender.

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Meta-analysis compares recurrence rates in mixed-gender cohorts after surgery for pilonidal disease, suggesting gender-based differences.

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FUP follow-up; GCP Good Clinical Practice; GPP Good Pilonidal Practice; IGF intergluteal fold; mixG mixed gender (male and female participants in published study cohort); Mo male-only; PSD Pilonidal Sinus Disease; pt patient; RCT randomised controlled trial; RR Recurrence rate; ROR return on recurrence; yr year.

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Doll et al. (2026) studied this question.

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