Gips Procedure
The Gips procedure is another safe and feasible minimally invasive treatment option for pilonidal cysts. It is a treatment that employs an easy-to-use technique that begins with injecting a local anesthetic into the affected area. Then, the doctor makes small openings until the pilonidal cavity is reached using a probe to localize the fistulous tracts and skin trephines to remove pits and tracts. Through these tiny openings, the cyst cavity, tracts, and any associated inflammatory tissue can be removed.
The Gips procedure is a treatment option for pilonidal cysts with low complication and recurrence rates. It does away with unpleasant and restrictive postoperative hospital stays, allowing patients to return to daily activities early. The results are minimal scarring, shortened wound healing time, and low recurrence rates compared with the traditional en bloc excision, which produces deeper, more considerable scarring in the presacral area. In the postoperative period for the Gips procedure, patients have reported minimal pain and discomfort and the ability to return to work in approximately one week. Plus, it is less restrictive on school and social activities than traditional surgical therapies.
