A systematic review and meta-analysis of sinus laser associated closure (SiLaC) versus endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) in the management of pilonidal sinus disease.

Langenbecks Arch Surg · 2026 · PMC13180761 · PMID 41964736

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Abstract Background Various surgical modalities exist for the management of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD), with an increasing trend toward minimally invasive techniques.

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