Gastroscope-assisted Trans-Trocar Gastrostomy and Abdominal Exploration.

Abstract

Advanced endoscopic technologies have revolutionized gastrointestinal surgical procedures, transitioning from open or laparoscopic methods to endoscopic interventions. Gastrostomy is a classic clinical technique for patients with swallowing impediments due to obstructions in the cardiac or esophageal regions and has evolved significantly with the establishment of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). While PEG offers reduced trauma and swift recovery, it falls short of exploratory capabilities and risks damaging adjacent organs. Therefore, we developed an innovative approach-gastroscope-assisted trans-Trocar gastrostomy (GTTG), which not only takes full play to the advantages of PEG with less trauma and faster postoperative recovery but also takes into account the advantages of laparoscopic gastrostomy with a good exploration of the abdominal cavity. This technique is characterized by ease of operation, minimal trauma (including short operation time and no redundant incision), rapid recovery, the ability to explore the abdominal cavity, and avoidance of injury to adjacent organs, which is quite worthy of widespread promotion in clinical settings.