A simplified technique for laparoscopic jejunostomy is one of the reasons for the placement of Jejunostomy tube.
The use of jejunal feeding catheters is an effective method to improve nutrition in malnourish patients.This procedure can be performed using an open approach, which can lead to more pain and longer recovery.The aim of the study was to assess the outcomes of patients who underwent feeding jejunostomy using a laparoscopic approach.
A retrospective review was done on patients who had jejunostomy tube placement.The main outcome measures were indication for catheter placement, rate of conversion to open surgery, late morbidity and in-hospital mortality.
There were two hundred and ninety-nine patients who underwent jejunostomy.81% of patients were male, and the mean age was 64 years.The mean body mass index was 26.2.There were three most common indications for catheter placement.There weren't any conversions to open surgery.The 30-day complication rate was 4% and included catheter removal, abdominal wall hematoma, and site infections.There was a late complication rate of 8.7%.There was a patient with stage IV esophageal cancer who died of respiratory failure in the 30 day period.
The laparoscopic approach is feasible and safe and associated with a low rate of small bowel obstruction.
Feeding jejunostomy is one of the topics.