Industry Resources - Proctology

An effective and considerable treatment of pilonidal sinus disease by laser ablation

An effective and considerable treatment of pilonidal sinus disease by laser ablation

Treating sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease (SPD) remains challenging, with no consensus on the best approach. This study evaluates the efficacy of 1470-nm radial diode laser fiber ablation in 48 patients treated between March 2019 and July 2022. The healing rate was 100%, with an average healing time of 28.3 days. The mean operative time was 15.5 minutes, and the recurrence rate was 2.1%. Postoperative pain was minimal, with no infections or bleeding. Patients resumed normal activities in 7.1 days on average and were highly satisfied. The 1470-nm radial diode laser fiber is effective, safe, minimally invasive, and promising for SPD treatment.


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Laser interventions in coloproctology. A plea for standardized treatment protocols coloproctology.

Laser interventions in coloproctology. A plea for standardized treatment protocols coloproctology.

Benign proctologic conditions such as hemorrhoids, fistula in ano, anal fissures, and pilonidal sinus represent a significant workload in general and colorectal surgery. Over the past decade, laser-associated management options for these conditions have gained attention, and many surgeons have incorporated laser-based techniques into their treatments. Commonly used laser systems in the literature include CO2, neodymium YAG, and diode lasers. Recently, an increasing number of studies have focused on the use of diode lasers in managing proctologic disorders. This article introduces the clinical applications of diode lasers in rectal treatments.


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