It is usually associated with the presence of hair in the area and manifests itself more often in the male population, usually in the third decade of life. The treatment of this specific condition is carried out in the majority of cases surgically. The use of the minimally invasive endoscopic EPSiT technique guarantees excellent restoration results.

Metropolitan General is one of the few clinics that use the EPSi.T technique. for the surgical restoration of the coccyx cyst immediately, painlessly and without the risk of complications or future recurrence.

This technique is used with excellent success rates by General Surgeon – Proctologist Mr. Dimitrios MousiolisDirector of the 1st Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Rectal and Rectal Surgery Clinic at Metropolitan General and his surgical team, whose members have long clinical experience and expertise in the use of the newest minimally invasive techniques.

“The EPSi.T technique involves inserting a tool called a syringoscope, which has a tiny camera, into the mouth of the fistula to precisely map the affected area, then removing the numerous hairs that lie beneath skin and cauterization of the lining of the fistula,” explains the surgeon.

How is a coccyx cyst treated?

The modern medical equipment for carrying out such endoscopic techniques allows maximum visibility to the surgeon, with excellent image magnification and maximum clarity. The exceptional precision of the 3D high-definition screen with which Metropolitan General’s 1st Surgical Clinic for Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery of Rectal and Anal Diseases is equipped allows the surgeon to visualize the affected area immediately and in detail.

“Using a 3D HD screen facilitates not only the mapping of the extent of the damage, but also the investigation of the contents of the cyst and the pathological tissues that surround it,” emphasizes Mr. Mousiolis. At the same time, the clinic has surgical lasers and radio frequencies (RF) of maximum efficiency and power, which cauterize the affected area, minimizing the possibility of recurrence.

“The use of the therapeutic-surgical Laser or radio frequencies (RF) allows the effective removal of the pathological tissue, destroying the epithelium with the diathermy method and preventing any bleeding. At the same time, the inside of the cyst is completely cleaned of hair and follicle residues.

The screen’s contribution to providing a magnified and high-definition image through a micro-camera in the endoscopic EPSiT technique provides effective and permanent cure of the condition in the vast majority of patients. At the same time, the complete sublimation of the pathological tissue and the thorough cleaning of the cavity of the coccygeal cyst offers a definitive solution to the problem, minimizing the possibility of future recurrences.

Classic surgical techniques for dealing with the coccyx cyst such as excision, after which the surgeon either closes the incision with stitches or leaves it open to heal on its own, are characterized by a long postoperative recovery. The patient feels intense pain after the operation, while the aesthetic result is not satisfactory, due to the visibility of the incision. In addition to the long and painful postoperative recovery, in classic surgery the patient also needs regular clinical follow-up. The solution to this problem is offered by the endoscopic EPSiT technique for the treatment of the coccyx cyst, with excellent postoperative results”, points out the specialist and continues:

“This technique is carried out with the use of laser or radio frequencies, so it is a bloodless and painless option, while it is carried out with the administration of local anesthesia, which offers significant relief to the patient. The aesthetic results are excellent, as the area does not bear any trauma and no scars are found, while there is no need for gauze changes or other recovery procedures. At the same time, the recovery time and post-operative pain are minimal, as the patient has immediate mobility and can be discharged immediately after the operation and return to his daily activities” concludes Mr. Mousiolis.