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Karydakis and Limberg flap techniques achieve 3\u20137% recurrence \u2014 the lowest available.<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"hy-badges\"><span class=\"hy-badge\">\u2702\ufe0f Karydakis \/ Limberg Flap<\/span><span class=\"hy-badge\">\ud83c\udfe5 Day-Case Surgery<\/span><span class=\"hy-badge\">\u2705 3\u20137% Recurrence<\/span><span class=\"hy-badge\">\ud83c\udf0d International Patients<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-bc\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"hy-bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakanyanar.com\/en\/services\/\">Conditions<\/a><span class=\"hy-bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span>Pilonidal Sinus Disease<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-body hy-cf\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-sidebar\">\r\n  <div class=\"hy-toc\">\r\n    <div class=\"hy-toc-title\">\ud83d\udccb \u0130\u00e7indekiler<\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"#what-is\">What is Pilonidal Sinus?<\/a><a href=\"#risk\">Risk Factors<\/a><a href=\"#treatment\">Treatment<\/a><a href=\"#recurrence\">Preventing Recurrence<\/a><a href=\"#istanbul\">Surgery in Istanbul<\/a><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hy-doc-card\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hakanyanar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hakanyanarliv-2.png\" alt=\"Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar\" class=\"hy-doc-img\">\r\n    <div class=\"hy-doc-name\">Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"hy-doc-title\">Genel Cerrahi & Onkolojik Cerrahi Uzman\u0131<\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"tel:+905301715814\" class=\"hy-doc-btn\">\ud83d\udcde Randevu Al<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905301715814\" class=\"hy-doc-btn wa\" target=\"_blank\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hy-info-box\">\r\n    <div class=\"hy-info-title\">\u26a1 H\u0131zl\u0131 Bilgiler<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"hy-info-row\"><span class=\"hy-info-label\">Operating Time<\/span><span class=\"hy-info-val\">45\u201390 min<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-info-row\"><span class=\"hy-info-label\">Hospital Stay<\/span><span class=\"hy-info-val\">1 day<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-info-row\"><span class=\"hy-info-label\">Method<\/span><span class=\"hy-info-val\">Karydakis \/ Limberg<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-info-row\"><span class=\"hy-info-label\">Return to Work<\/span><span class=\"hy-info-val\">1 week<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-info-row\"><span class=\"hy-info-label\">Recurrence Rate<\/span><span class=\"hy-info-val\">3\u20137%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-info-row\"><span class=\"hy-info-label\">Languages<\/span><span class=\"hy-info-val\">TR \u00b7 EN \u00b7 FR \u00b7 RU<\/span><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-content\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-sec\" id=\"what-is\">\r\n<h2>What is Pilonidal Sinus Disease?<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"hy-p\"><strong>Pilonidal sinus disease<\/strong> is a chronic, acquired condition of the sacrococcygeal region in which hair penetrates the skin of the natal cleft, creating a subcutaneous cavity (sinus) lined with granulation tissue and containing hair fragments, keratin debris, and infected fluid. One or more external openings (ostia) drain onto the skin surface.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"hy-p\">The condition predominantly affects <strong>young males aged 15\u201330<\/strong> \u2014 particularly those who are hirsute, overweight, or who sit for prolonged periods (drivers, office workers). It does not resolve spontaneously; recurrent abscess episodes progressively impair quality of life and inevitably require definitive surgical treatment.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"hy-warn\"><div class=\"hy-warn-title\">\u26a0\ufe0f Acute Pilonidal Abscess<\/div><p>Sudden onset of severe sacrococcygeal pain with local swelling, erythema, and fluctuance indicates an acute pilonidal abscess requiring urgent incision and drainage. Definitive flap surgery is planned 6\u20138 weeks later, after complete resolution of inflammation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-sec\" id=\"risk\">\r\n<h2>Risk Factors<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"hy-risk-grid\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-risk-item\"><div class=\"hy-risk-icon\">\ud83d\udc66<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-title\">Age & Sex<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-desc\">Most prevalent in males aged 15\u201330. Androgen-driven hair follicle deepening and regional mechanical trauma during this period facilitate hair penetration into the natal cleft.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-risk-item\"><div class=\"hy-risk-icon\">\ud83e\ude91<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-title\">Prolonged Sitting<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-desc\">Drivers, office workers, and students who sit for prolonged periods are subject to chronic repetitive mechanical trauma to the sacrococcygeal region, increasing penetration risk.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-risk-item\"><div class=\"hy-risk-icon\">\ud83e\uddd4<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-title\">Hirsutism<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-desc\">Individuals with dense body hair have a markedly higher risk of pilonidal sinus disease. Permanent laser epilation is the most effective preventive measure after definitive surgery.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-risk-item\"><div class=\"hy-risk-icon\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-title\">Obesity<\/div><div class=\"hy-risk-desc\">A deep natal cleft and hyperhidrosis in overweight individuals create conditions favorable to hair penetration and sinus formation.<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-sec\" id=\"treatment\">\r\n<h2>Treatment<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"hy-p\">Definitive treatment requires complete surgical excision of all sinus tracts with flap reconstruction. Flap techniques achieve significantly lower recurrence rates than primary midline closure or open healing by eliminating the deep natal cleft \u2014 the anatomical predisposing factor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-card\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-head\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-icon\">\ud83d\udebf<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-title\">Incision & Drainage \u2014 Acute Abscess Management<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-badge\">Acute Phase<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-body\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-stats\"><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">15\u201330 min<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Procedure time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">Local<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Anesthesia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">6\u20138 weeks<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Wait before definitive surgery<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">Temporary<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Solution<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<p>Incision and drainage provides rapid relief from an acute pilonidal abscess. Under local anesthesia, the abscess cavity is incised, drained, and packed. The patient is discharged the same day with wound care instructions and analgesics.<\/p><p>This is not definitive treatment \u2014 the underlying sinus persists. Definitive flap surgery is planned 6\u20138 weeks after complete resolution of the acute inflammatory episode. Operating in an infected field significantly increases wound complication rates.<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"hy-treat-points\"><li>Immediate pain relief<\/li><li>Same-day procedure under local anesthesia<\/li><li>6\u20138 week interval to definitive surgery required<\/li><li>Antibiotic monotherapy is insufficient \u2014 drainage is mandatory<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-card\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-head\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-icon\">\u2702\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-title\">Karydakis Flap \u2014 Preferred Technique<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-badge\">Definitive Treatment<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-body\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-stats\"><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">45\u201375 min<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Operating time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">1 day<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Hospital stay<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">1 week<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Return to desk work<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">3\u20137%<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Recurrence rate<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<p>The Karydakis procedure excises all diseased sinus tissue and closes the wound with an asymmetric advancement flap that lateralizes the natal cleft. By displacing the suture line away from the midline, the deep furrow that facilitates hair penetration is eliminated \u2014 addressing the underlying anatomical predisposing factor.<\/p><p>Recurrence rates of 3\u20137% represent a substantial improvement over primary midline closure (15\u201325%) and open healing. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar applies this technique as the first-line option for most cases of pilonidal sinus disease.<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"hy-treat-points\"><li>3\u20137% recurrence \u2014 significantly lower than midline closure<\/li><li>Anatomical correction eliminates the natal cleft furrow<\/li><li>Wound heals in a lateralized, comfortable position<\/li><li>Return to desk work within 1 week<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-card\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-head\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-icon\">\ud83d\udca0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-title\">Limberg Rhomboid Flap \u2014 Extensive or Recurrent Disease<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-badge\">Extensive \/ Recurrent Cases<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-body\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-treat-stats\"><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">60\u201390 min<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Operating time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">1 day<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Hospital stay<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">1\u20132 weeks<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Recovery<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hy-treat-stat\"><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-val\">3\u20135%<\/span><span class=\"hy-treat-stat-lbl\">Recurrence rate<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<p>The Limberg flap excises the pilonidal disease area as a rhomboid and closes the defect with a rotational fasciocutaneous flap. It is particularly suited to extensive disease, multiple sinus tracts, or recurrent disease following prior surgery. Recurrence rates of 3\u20135% are comparable to Karydakis.<\/p><p>Adequate tissue mobilization enables tension-free closure even in large defects. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar selects the optimal technique based on disease extent and patient anatomy.<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"hy-treat-points\"><li>Excellent option for extensive or recurrent disease<\/li><li>Tension-free closure with rotational flap<\/li><li>3\u20135% recurrence rate comparable to Karydakis<\/li><li>Recurrent disease following prior surgery \u2014 suitable candidate<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-sec\" id=\"recurrence\">\r\n<h2>Preventing Recurrence: Laser Epilation<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"hy-p\">Keeping the sacrococcygeal region permanently free of hair is the most effective strategy to prevent recurrence. <strong>Laser epilation<\/strong> is the gold standard method, recommended from 4\u20136 weeks postoperatively for 6\u20138 sessions. All patients undergoing pilonidal sinus surgery should be counseled about postoperative laser epilation as part of their long-term management plan.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-sec\" id=\"istanbul\">\r\n<div class=\"hy-istanbul\">\r\n<h2>Pilonidal Sinus Surgery in Istanbul<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"hy-p\">Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar performs pilonidal sinus surgery using Karydakis and Limberg flap techniques at Liv Hospital Ulus, Be\u015fikta\u015f, Istanbul. International patients are seen in English, French, and Russian.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is pilonidal sinus disease?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Pilonidal sinus disease is a chronic acquired condition caused by hair penetrating the skin in the sacrococcygeal (natal cleft) region, forming a subcutaneous cyst or sinus tract containing hair, keratin debris, and infected fluid. It predominantly affects young males aged 15\u201330.\"}},\r\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does pilonidal sinus disease resolve without surgery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Acute abscess episodes can be managed with incision and drainage, but the underlying sinus does not resolve spontaneously. Recurrent disease inevitably requires definitive surgical excision. 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Operating on an acutely infected field significantly increases complication rates.\"}}]}\r\n<\/script><div class=\"hy-sec\" id=\"faq\"><h2>S\u0131k Sorulan Sorular<\/h2><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">What is pilonidal sinus disease?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">Pilonidal sinus disease is a chronic acquired condition caused by hair penetrating the skin in the sacrococcygeal (natal cleft) region, forming a subcutaneous cyst or sinus tract containing hair, keratin debris, and infected fluid. It predominantly affects young males aged 15\u201330.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">Does pilonidal sinus disease resolve without surgery?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">Acute abscess episodes can be managed with incision and drainage, but the underlying sinus does not resolve spontaneously. Recurrent disease inevitably requires definitive surgical excision. The Karydakis flap and Limberg rhomboid flap techniques offer the lowest reported recurrence rates.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">What is the Karydakis flap procedure?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">The Karydakis procedure excises all diseased tissue and closes the wound with an asymmetric flap that lateralizes the natal cleft, eliminating the deep midline furrow where hair penetrates. It offers recurrence rates of 3\u20137%, substantially lower than primary midline closure or open healing techniques.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">What is the Limberg flap procedure?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">The Limberg (rhomboid) flap excises the diseased area as a rhomboid and closes it with a rotational fasciocutaneous flap. It is particularly suited to extensive or recurrent disease and achieves recurrence rates of 3\u20135%, comparable to Karydakis.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">How long does pilonidal sinus surgery take?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">Karydakis or Limberg flap procedures take approximately 45\u201390 minutes under spinal or general anesthesia. Hospital stay is typically 1 day. Most patients return to desk work within 1 week; complete wound healing occurs in 2\u20133 weeks.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">Can pilonidal sinus disease recur after surgery?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">Flap techniques (Karydakis, Limberg) achieve recurrence rates of 3\u20137%, compared with 15\u201325% for midline closure and open healing. Laser epilation of the natal cleft region after surgery significantly reduces the risk of recurrence.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">What is the role of laser epilation?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">Permanent hair removal by laser epilation of the sacrococcygeal region eliminates the primary source of hair penetration and is the most effective measure to prevent recurrence after surgery. It is recommended 4\u20136 weeks postoperatively, with 6\u20138 sessions typically required.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-item\"><div class=\"hy-faq-q\">What should I do if I have an acute abscess?<\/div><div class=\"hy-faq-a\">An acute pilonidal abscess requires urgent incision and drainage to relieve pain and control infection. Definitive flap surgery is planned 6\u20138 weeks later, once inflammation has fully resolved. Operating on an acutely infected field significantly increases complication rates.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hy-cta\">\r\n  <h3>Book a Pilonidal Sinus Consultation<\/h3>\r\n  <p>Contact Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar for evaluation and definitive flap surgery in Istanbul.<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"hy-cta-btns\">\r\n    <a href=\"tel:+905301715814\" class=\"hy-cta-btn primary\">\ud83d\udcde Hemen Ara<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905301715814\" class=\"hy-cta-btn wa\" target=\"_blank\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp ile Yaz<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"\/iletisim\/\" class=\"hy-cta-btn primary\">\ud83d\udcc5 Online Randevu<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hy-related\"><h3>\u0130lgili Hastal\u0131k ve Tedaviler<\/h3><div class=\"hy-related-grid hy-cf\"><div class=\"hy-related-card\"><div class=\"hy-related-icon\">\ud83e\ude7a<\/div><div class=\"hy-related-name\">Hemorrhoids<\/div><div class=\"hy-related-desc\">Proctology services<\/div><a href=\"\/en\/services\/hemorrhoid-disease\/\" class=\"hy-related-link\">Detayl\u0131 \u0130ncele \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"hy-related-card\"><div class=\"hy-related-icon\">\ud83e\ude79<\/div><div class=\"hy-related-name\">Anal Fissure<\/div><div class=\"hy-related-desc\">Proctology services<\/div><a href=\"\/en\/services\/anal-fissure\/\" class=\"hy-related-link\">Detayl\u0131 \u0130ncele \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"hy-related-card\"><div class=\"hy-related-icon\">\ud83e\udec0<\/div><div class=\"hy-related-name\">Inguinal Hernia<\/div><div class=\"hy-related-desc\">Laparoscopic repair<\/div><a href=\"\/en\/services\/inguinal-hernia\/\" class=\"hy-related-link\">Detayl\u0131 \u0130ncele \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Surgery \u00b7 Istanbul Pilonidal Sinus Disease Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar \u2014 General Surgery &#038; Oncological Surgery Specialist Pilonidal sinus disease requires definitive surgical treatment. 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Primer cerrahi ilgi alan\u0131 gastrointestinal hastal\u0131klar, mide, kolon ve rektum kanseri ba\u015fta olmak onkolojik cerrahi olgular\u0131n laparoskopik tedavisi \u00fczerine odaklanm\u0131\u015ft\u0131r. \u201cRobotik Cerrahi\u201d ve \u201cCytoreductive surgery (CRS) and Hypertermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Peritoneal Surface Malignancy\u201d sertifikalar\u0131na sahiptir. T\u00fcrk Cerrahi Derne\u011fi, Hepato-Pankreato-Bilier Cerrahi Derne\u011fi, \u0130stanbul Tabib Odas\u0131 \u00fcyesi, Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Derne\u011fi ile Ulusal Endoskopik Laparoskopik Cerrahi Derne\u011fi y\u00f6netim kurulu \u00fcyesidir. Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi\u2019nde yard\u0131mc\u0131 edit\u00f6rl\u00fck, European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES) Emergency Section\u2019 da Chairman ve T\u00fcrkiye delegeli\u011fi g\u00f6revlerini yerine getirmektedir. 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