Episode 79 - Revolutionizing HS Treatment: The Deroofing Approach | The Future of Dermatology Podcast

Summary

In this episode of the Future of Dermatology Podcast, we share a truncated replay of Dr. Daniel Klufas's session from the SF Derm 2024 Annual Conference on the management of Hydradenitis Suppurativa (HS) with a focus on the surgical technique of deroofing. This session covers the importance of medical optimization, patient selection, and the benefits of deroofing, including low recurrence rates and high patient satisfaction. Dr. Klufas emphasizes the need for thorough preoperative planning and the role of patient expectations in surgical outcomes.

Takeaways

- HS was long considered a purely surgical disease.
- Recent strides in medical management can delay surgical intervention.
- Deroofing is a critical procedure for managing HS.
- Medical optimization is essential before considering surgery.
- Patients should be well-informed about their treatment options.
- Deroofing can be performed on solitary or regional lesions.
- Patient satisfaction rates for deroofing are high.
- Recurrence rates for deroofing are generally low.
- Preoperative planning is crucial for successful outcomes.
- Pain management post-deroofing is often less than expected.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Future of Dermatology Podcast
01:00 - Understanding Hydradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and Surgical Management
03:14 - Medical Optimization and Patient Selection for Deroofing
05:01 - Deroofing Technique and Surgical Pearls
08:15 - Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes of Deroofing