Do they put you to sleep for pilonidal cyst surgery?

Pilonidal cystectomy — If you keep having problems with a pilonidal cyst, it can be removed surgically. This procedure is done as an outpatient procedure, so you will not need to spend the night in the hospital. You may be given medicine (general anesthesia) that keeps you asleep and pain-free.

Does pilonidal cyst surgery require general anesthesia?

Pilonidal cyst removal will be performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon will make an incision on the skin near the cyst. The sac enclosing the cyst is removed and the pocket is cleaned. The skin may be packed with gauze, sutured closed or left open to drain.

Is pilonidal cyst surgery painful?

Traditional surgical treatment for pilonidal cysts has required a lengthy, painful recovery time. However, thanks to the cleft lift technique utilized by Dr. Laurence Rosenberg, at Southeastern Plastic Surgery, recovery from pilonidal cyst surgery is quick and relatively painless.

How long does a pilonidal cyst surgery take?

Pilonidal cyst surgeries are done under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgical center. The surgery itself takes about 45 minutes to perform.

Does it hurt to poop after pilonidal cyst surgery?

It is rare for patients with this surgery to need a trip to the Emergency Room because they cannot urinate. Bowel Movements: Constipation after pilonidal surgery is due to pain medication. Because pilonidal surgery is not as painful as many procedures, this is not usually a problem.

How do you sleep after pilonidal cyst surgery?

You have two options for sleeping positions during the postoperative period: your stomach or your side. Either of these sleeping styles can help reduce the strain on of your back and buttocks. When lying on your side, be careful not to curl into a position that stretches your lower back.

How do you prepare for a pilonidal cyst surgery?

Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your surgery. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the surgery and how soon to do it. Make sure your doctor and the hospital have a copy of your advance care plan.

How do I sit after pilonidal surgery?

Once you are a week out from surgery, you may start sitting down. We recommend you sit for shorter amounts of time at the beginning (30 min to 1 hour), and slowly start increasing how long you sit. It is also best to start by sitting on softer surfaces (couches, recliners, gel pads).