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Pilonidal Sinus Surgery in South Delhi: Dr Saurabh Bansal

Dr Saurabh Bansal, GI and laparoscopic surgeon, sees patients with a pilonidal sinus at Hauz Khas and Green Park in South Delhi and operates on them at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas. Which operation you need (laser, flap, or open or closed excision) is decided after he has examined you, not over the phone.

"Is this a boil, or something else?"

Many patients first think it is a boil near the tailbone. A pilonidal sinus is different: it is a tract under the skin of the buttock crease, usually with one or more tiny pits on the surface, often with hair inside. A boil heals and goes away; a pilonidal sinus tends to swell, burst or discharge, settle down, and then come back in the same place.

See a surgeon if you have:

  • a swelling at the upper end of the buttock crease that has come back more than once

  • small holes in the skin of the crease that leak fluid, pus or blood

  • pain when you sit, especially on long drives or at a desk

  • a scar from an earlier drainage that is still discharging

What happens at your first visit with Dr Bansal

  • He asks how long you have had the problem, how many times it has flared up, and whether it has been drained or operated on before.

  • He examines the area to see how many openings there are and how far the tract runs, and checks that the problem is not an anal fistula or another skin condition.

  • If there is an abscess, it is drained first; the sinus is operated on once the infection has settled.

  • He explains which operation suits you, the expected stay, the healing time and the fee for the procedure. The type of anaesthesia is decided with the anaesthetist, based on the method and on you.

Choosing the operation: size matters most

Dr Bansal uses four methods, all at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas:

  • Laser: his usual choice for a small sinus. A laser fibre closes the tract from inside.

  • Flap repair: his usual choice for a large sinus. After the sinus is removed, nearby skin is moved across to close the gap.

  • Closed excision: the tract is cut out and the wound is stitched.

  • Open excision: the tract is cut out and the wound is left to heal from the base.

The number of openings, any earlier surgery and your work or study plans also go into the decision. Dr Aayush Nagpal, coloproctologist at THE CLINICS MISC, also operates on pilonidal sinus, and the two surgeons work together on these cases.

After the operation: what to plan for

  • Going home: most patients have day-care surgery and go home the same day. Some prefer to stay overnight.

  • Healing: usually 1–2 weeks. If a large wound is left open, allow about 4–6 weeks.

  • Dressings: before you go home, the team shows you how to do your own dressing every day. After laser, very little dressing is needed.

  • Follow-up: written instructions cover wound care, keeping the area clean and dry, review visits, and managing hair in the crease so the problem is less likely to return.

Fees and booking

  • Consultation fee: ₹1,500, plus a ₹100 registration charge on the first visit at THE CLINICS.

  • Procedure fee: explained after the consultation.

  • Insurance facilities available.

  • Book: call Dr Saurabh Bansal on +91 83683 75734, or THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas, on +91 92173 81353 (call or WhatsApp). Dr Bansal consults at Hauz Khas Mon–Sat 9 am–6 pm and at Green Park Mon–Sat 6–8 pm. Book Appointment

Patients come from Malviya Nagar, Saket, Greater Kailash, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Vasant Kunj and other South Delhi areas. Clinic address and directions: THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas

More about the clinic's pilonidal sinus service and the surgical team: Pilonidal sinus treatment at THE CLINICS

Other conditions Dr Bansal treats

General surgery · Laser piles · Fissure treatment · Fistula surgery

Questions patients ask Dr Bansal

I had it drained before. Why has it come back?

Drainage releases the pus but usually leaves the tract behind, so the swelling can return. A planned procedure deals with the tract itself.

Can I wait until my exams or a work trip are over?

Often, if the area is not acutely infected. Discuss the timing at your consultation; a flare-up during travel can be hard to manage.

Do I need laser, or will a normal operation be better?

Mostly on size. Laser is preferred for a small sinus and flap repair for a large one; open or closed excision is used in other cases. Dr Bansal explains his choice after the examination.

How soon will the wound heal?

Usually in 1–2 weeks. A large wound left open takes about 4–6 weeks. You will be taught to do your own daily dressing.

Where is the surgery done?

At THE CLINICS MISC, H2, Hauz Khas, opposite Neeli Masjid, New Delhi 110016.

How do I book an appointment?

Call Dr Saurabh Bansal on +91 83683 75734, or call or WhatsApp THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas, on +91 92173 81353. The consultation fee is ₹1,500, plus ₹100 registration on the first visit.

There is no dedicated emergency department at THE CLINICS. With a spreading infection, high fever or feeling very unwell, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 112.

This page was prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by Dr Saurabh Bansal (MBBS, DNB Surgery, FNB Minimal Access Surgery), DMC Reg. No. 37887. Last reviewed: 24 October 2026.

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