Surgical management of advanced hidradenitis suppurativa via a one-stage procedure: A single-center experience

•Severe forms of hidradenitis suppurativa require excision and skin grafting.•We explored one-stage surgical treatment as an alternative for commonly performed multi-stage procedure.•Success rate was 71%; higher for skin graft at 75% vs. 60% with primary closure.•One-stage operations are a feasible, cost-effective alternative.