Open AccessJejunostomy—technique and controversies
Author(s) -
Charles Bakhos,
Shrey Patel,
Roman Petrov,
Abbas Abbas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of visualized surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2221-2965
DOI - 10.21037/jovs.2019.03.15
Subject(s) - jejunostomy , medicine , dysphagia , esophageal cancer , malnutrition , surgery , feeding tube , general surgery , tube (container) , cancer , parenteral nutrition , engineering , mechanical engineering
Malnutrition is quite common in patients with esophageal cancer, and can be secondary to tumor related dysphagia or treatment side effects. Traditionally, open feeding jejunostomy tube was performed in all patients undergoing surgical treatment of esophageal cancer. With the advent of minimally invasive approaches, placement of the jejunostomy tube can be currently accomplished with either robotic or laparoscopic assistance. Here, we discuss the technical aspects as well as the pros and cons of a minimally invasive jejunostomy feeding tube placement.