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August 13, 2026Langenbeck s Archives of SurgeryOpen Access

Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment versus Limberg flap reconstruction for uncomplicated pilonidal sinus disease: a prospective comparative study

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Prospective study compares endoscopic treatment and Limberg flap outcomes in uncomplicated pilonidal sinus disease, indicating better recovery with endoscopic treatment.

Key Points

  • The aim is to compare the effectiveness of endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment with Limberg flap reconstruction for uncomplicated cases.
  • Prospective observational cohort study
  • Included 80 adult patients with uncomplicated sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus
  • Compared outcomes between endoscopic treatment and Limberg flap reconstruction over 6 months
  • EPSiT has a shorter operative time and reduced postoperative pain (p < 0.05)
  • Lower rates of postoperative complications in the EPSiT group
  • Six-month recurrence rates were low and comparable between EPSiT and Limberg groups

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d75d82b0e0cff3f63eb68https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-026-04187-z
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