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We developed a modified EPSiT technique using standard urological instruments, saline irrigation, and lateral positioning, which was introduced in 2019. This study provides a technical description of the modified approach and evaluates the outcomes compared with conventional open excision in a pediatric cohort.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study of 113 pediatric patients treated surgically for PD between 2014 and 2023. Patients were divided into two cohorts: EPSiT (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200948, 2019\u20132023) and open excision (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200965, 2014\u20132018). Clinical data were collected from medical records for both groups and structured telephone interviews for patients undergoing EPSiT. Outcomes included operative time, hospital stay, recurrence, pain, and satisfaction.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Gender distribution was identical in both cohorts (29.2% male, 70.8% female). Operative times were similar between groups (35.8 versus 31.7\u00a0min;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009.307). EPSiT was associated with significantly shorter hospital stays (mean difference\u2009\u22122.55\u00a0days; 95% CI\u2009\u22123.10 to\u2009\u22122.00;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u2009.001). Recurrence rates were comparable (16.7% versus 15.4%;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009.808). Patient-reported outcomes were available for the EPSiT cohort only and indicated high cosmetic satisfaction and minimal analgesic use. Among patients undergoing EPSiT, 41.7% returned to school immediately after discharge, and most resumed normal activities within a few days.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This modified EPSiT approach is feasible and may increase accessibility in resource-limited settings, representing a less invasive treatment option for PD. Further prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and define the role of EPSiT in the treatment of pediatric PD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1007\/s10151-026-03317-5","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,4]],"date-time":"2026-05-04T18:13:47Z","timestamp":1777918427000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Endoscopic treatment versus open excision for pediatric pilonidal disease: technical description of a modified (P)EPSiT approach using standard equipment and retrospective cohort study"],"prefix":"10.1007","volume":"30","author":[{"given":"J.","family":"Kirsch","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-3442-4851","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"S.","family":"Drossard","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"K.","family":"Schriek","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"U.","family":"H\u00fcbner","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,4]]},"reference":[{"key":"3317_CR1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"905","DOI":"10.1007\/s10151-017-1702-0","volume":"21","author":"MP Gosselink","year":"2017","unstructured":"Gosselink MP, Jenkins L, Toh JWT et al (2017) Scanning electron microscope imaging of pilonidal disease. 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