Procedural report demonstrates rapid recovery and low pain after laser ablation for pilonidal sinus disease, suggesting a viable day-case intervention.
We describe a standardised 14-step technique for pilonidal sinus tract ablation using a radial 1470-nm diode laser. The protocol incorporates systematic tract identification, methylene blue staining, pit excision and sequential curettage, followed by a dual curettage-dual ablation cycle with ice-cold saline cooling. Laser ablation is a safe, minimally invasive, day-case procedure offering rapid recovery, minimal post-operative pain and acceptable recurrence rates.
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