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Laparoscopic Gastrostomy

Posted On: 07-22-2015
Laparoscopic Gastrostomy

What is Laparoscopic Gastrostomy?

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.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Laparoscopic Gastrostomy:

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.

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