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Outcome of Laparoscopy-Assisted Feeding Tube Insertion in Elderly Stroke Victims

Abstract Background : When percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is not possible, or fails, the patient is referred for laparoscopic gastrostomy or jejunostomy (LAG/J). Method : During 2005–2008, we performed laparoscopy-assisted feeding tube insertion on 15 patients. We assessed the outcome in terms of leaks, infection, longevity etc. The patients were followed-up for up to 12 months. Results : The procedure was successful in 14/15 patients. However, thirteen died within little more than a year, of whom seven suffered from pneumonia or aspiration. Discussion : Our study confirms that LAG/J is technically possible, carries a high morbidity, is a last ditch attempt and that it does not change the general prognosis of these debilitated patients.