I've been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus and my doctor mentioned both open and closed surgery options but I'm not sure which one is better for me I'm worried about recovery time and chances of it coming back can you help me understand the pros and cons of each

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The choice between open and closed surgery for a pilonidal sinus depends on individual factors, with open healing offering a lower risk of recurrence but a longer recovery time, while primary closure (closed surgery) heals faster but carries a higher risk of recurrence and infection.

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