Researchers at Harvard have reported on a possible new procedure to replace bariatric or weight loss surgery. Dr. Rami Oklu reported at a recent … [Read more...]
Gastrostomy (Stamm Gastrostomy)
Stamm gastrostomy is a surgically placed feeding tube in the stomach. Incision Usually performed through a small (6-8 cm) upper midline incision but … [Read more...]
Nissen Fundoplication
Laparoscopic Technique for Nissen fundoplication Surgical Details of Nissen fundoplication Procedure 1. To start the Nissen fundoplication a 10 mm … [Read more...]
PEG tube (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
Indications for PEG tube Feeding - there are several groups of patients that receive PEG tubes. One group is patients with disruption, obstruction … [Read more...]