Pilonidal Surgery

What is pilonidal surgery?

Pilonidal cyst excision is a type of surgery. It removes a cyst at the top of the crease of your rear end (buttocks). A cyst is a sac filled with fluid. The doctor makes a cut to remove the cyst and some of the tissue around it.

A pilonidal cyst is a sac filled with hair and skin debris that forms at the bottom of your tailbone. The recovery time after surgery depends on the procedure type and if you need stitches.