Improving the Health and Well-Being of Young People with Pilonidal Disease
We are here to provide relief and healing for what can be a very painful and personal experience. Though not often talked about, pilonidal disease is a very common condition. With minimally invasive techniques, we have improved outcomes and reduced post-surgical complications. With our expertise on this condition, our team also has the experience and research knowledge to help you prevent pilonidal disease from worsening or recurring.
Why Choose Us
- Medical Management: We can often manage symptoms within a clinic setting and appropriate treatment options.
- Surgical Expertise: We have a dedicated team of experts: 2 surgeons, 2 nurse practitioners, 3 registered nurses, and 2 licensed practical nurses.
- Primary Nursing: From the initial intake to checking in after surgery, our patients have a primary nurse contact caring for you every step along the way and answering your questions.
- Breakthrough Research: Our experts are leaders in research to develop and improve standards of care, evaluate outcomes, and educate other providers at surgical conferences.
- Coordinated Services: In addition to our care team, our Dermatology team offers onsite laser hair reduction services to help prevent pilonidal disease recurrence. The majority of patients who do need surgery receive a simple outpatient procedure with quick recovery times.
Exceptional Experience
- 120-150 Minimally invasive Gips Procedures with Sinus Endoscopies performed annually
- 10-20 Cleft Lift Procedures performed annually
- 500-600 Clinic Appointments annually
Exceptional Outcomes
Results from the Gips Procedure research study:
- 77% success without recurrence if your first surgery for Pilonidal was a Gips at Cincinnati Children’s
- 16% experienced a recurrence and later required a repeat minimally invasive Gips Procedure
- 5% required the Cleft Lift Procedure
- 2% required drainage for an infection
