Laparoscopic gastrostomy involves the insertion of a
feeding tube through the skin and into the stomach. The laparoscopic method may
be performed if insertion through the mouth is not possible.
Also
Known As:
·
Stomach
surgery
·
Gastrointestinal
compression
·
Laparoscopic
surgery
·
Laparoscopic
G-tube insertion
Conditions
Treated with Laparoscopic Gastrostomy:
Laparoscopic gastrostomy may be performed in cases
of breathing in food, inability to ingest enough food, inability to swallow
correctly and birth defects of the stomach, mouth or esophagus.
Inserting a feeding tube endoscopically by mouth is
a non-surgical alternative to laparoscopic gastrostomy. An open gastrostomy is
a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia
with Laparoscopic Gastrostomy:
Laparoscopic gastrostomy is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Laparoscopic Gastrostomy:
Possible risks following laparoscopic gastrostomy
include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Laparoscopic Gastrostomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
laparoscopic gastrostomy is good. The feeding tube must be kept clean at home.
Recovery
from Laparoscopic Gastrostomy:
Total recovery from
laparoscopic gastrostomy takes five to seven days.