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 paper from 2008. He modifies the pit picking operation by using trephinesRead more
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 about, here are some facts of whichRead more