title: Laparoscopic jejunostomy.
abstract: A laparoscopic jejunostomy was performed in a patient for long-term feeding purposes. The more important details of the surgical technique are described, as well as a description of a new laparoscopic needle holder, for the suturing in the peritoneal cavity.
authors: Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Vancouver, B.C.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: O'Regan
authors: G D
authors: GD
authors: Scarrow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000379:methods*; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques