Final answer:
The statement that does not refer to pilonidal cystectomy surgery is that it is performed in the abdominal cavity. Pilonidal cystectomy involves removing a cyst and possibly a sinus tract at the base of the spine and is a treatment for pilonidal disease.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement among the options that does not refer to pilonidal cystectomy surgery is c. Performed in the abdominal cavity. A pilonidal cystectomy is indeed a surgery aimed at the removal of a pilonidal cyst or sinus located in the intergluteal folds, near the tailbone. This procedure involves the excision of a cyst and possibly a sinus tract but is not performed in the abdominal cavity, as it is an external procedure at the base of the spine. The procedure is a common treatment for pilonidal disease, which is characterized by the presence of these cysts that can become infected and painful. Pilonidal cystectomy is typically performed by a surgeon with the patient under local or general anesthesia.