title: Laparoscopic gastrostomy: a simple way to feed.
abstract: A simple two-puncture method of performing laparoscopic gastrostomy under local anesthetic and sedation is described. The advantages are direct visualization at all times and the safe and rapid insertion of a large-bore tube with minimal discomfort to the patient. No special equipment is required except a basic laparoscopic set.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005773:Gastroscopy; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D011782:Quadriplegia