title: Laparoscopic gastric drainage procedures.
abstract: Gastric outlet obstruction continues to be an indication for drainage despite the common use of powerful proton pump inhibitors. Minimal invasive surgery techniques now play a significant role in the treatment of this pathology. Complicated peptic ulcer disease and cancer are the two most common causes. To accomplish drainage, advanced laparoscopic techniques are required. A variety of procedures are possible, and these are discussed in detail in this report. The advantages of the laparoscopic approach have been realized in this group of patients.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Salky
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011708:Pylorus / Q000601:surgery; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery