[Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy--Report of Three Cases]

Fukuoka Igaku Zasshi. 2015 Sep;106(9):262-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (LAPEG) was performed in consecutive three patients for whom it was unable to place a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The mean operation time was 40.3 min, and mean blood loss was 1.3 g. Three trocars were placed, two for working and another for endoscopy, and a PEG was established by an usual Introducer method. There were no complications both intra- and post-operatively. LAPEG might be a safe alternative when the application of PEG is difficult.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Gastroscopy* / instrumentation
  • Gastroscopy* / methods
  • Gastrostomy* / instrumentation
  • Gastrostomy* / methods
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / instrumentation
  • Laparoscopy* / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Diseases / surgery*