The Gips Procedure is one of the many pilonidal operations that fall into the “minimally invasive pilonidal surgery” category. This procedure is a modification of the Bascom pit picking procedure, and it was described by Dr. Moshe Gips, from Israel, in an excellent…
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Is is absolutely necessary to stop smoking before a cleft lift operation? When surgeons perform flap procedures for various medical problems, it is a general rule that patients should stop smoking before and after the operation. This is because when a flap is created…
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How do we use Functional Medicine in pilonidal patients? Treating pilonidal disease has many challenges. Of course, it is necessary to choose the right operation, perform it correctly, and care for it properly after surgery. However, there are times when all those…
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Is this something I need to worry about? Often patients ask if they need to worry that untreated pilonidal cysts or sinuses will turn into cancer. The short answer is “probably not”. But there are some things to consider, and if this is something that you are concerned…
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