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Locke J, Norwood DA, Forrister N, Ahmed AM, Aryan M, Oster R, Reddy S, Kabir Baig KK, Peter S. Safety and efficacy of direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube placement compared with surgical jejunostomy: a tertiary care analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 99:981-988.e5. [PMID: 38103750 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Jejunostomy tube placements provides enteral access for feeding in eligible patients who cannot meet their nutritional needs by mouth. They can be surgically placed laparoscopically (lap-J) or with the use of a conventional open laparotomy approach (open-J). Recently, direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) has emerged as an alternative owing to its low cost and shorter recovery times. We sought to retrospectively compare the procedural success rates and adverse events of these methods. METHODS Patients were identified by querying our health system patient database and the departmental database of patients who underwent DPEJ. The patients were divided into 3 cohorts based on the procedure: DPEJ, lap-J, or open-J. Patient age and body mass index, procedural success rate, and adverse event rate were compared among the 3 groups. RESULTS A total of 201 patients met inclusion criteria (65 DPEJ, 111 lap-J, and 25 open-J). Procedural success rates were similar among the 3 groups (DPEJ 96.9%, lap-J 99.1%, open-J 100%; P = .702). Rates of infection and bleeding were also similar among the 3 groups. There were no cases of GI perforation. Tube dysfunction for any reason that required complete removal or replacement within 90 days occurred more often in the surgical groups than in the DPEJ group (DPEJ 0%, lap-J 35.1%, open-J 40.0%; P < .001). This was driven largely by increased rates of tube clogging and tube dislodgement in the surgical groups. CONCLUSIONS DPEJ is a safe and effective alternative to surgical jejunostomy in eligible patients and may be associated with decreased adverse event rates at 90 days.
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- John Locke
- Division of Internal Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Varshney P, N V, Varshney VK, Soni S, B S, Agarwal L, Swami A. Laparoscopic Witzel feeding jejunostomy: a procedure overlooked! JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY 2023; 26:28-34. [PMID: 36936038 PMCID: PMC10020746 DOI: 10.7602/jmis.2023.26.1.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Purpose Feeding jejunostomy (FJ) is a critical procedure to establish a source of enteral nutrition for upper gastrointestinal disorders. Minimally invasive surgery has the inherent benefit of better patient outcomes, less postoperative pain, and early discharge. This study aims to describe our total laparoscopic technique of Witzel FJ and to compare its outcome with its open counterpart. Methods A retrospective database analysis was performed in patients who underwent laparoscopic (n = 20) and open (n = 21) FJ as a stand-alone procedure from July 2018 to July 2022. A readily available nasogastric tube (Ryles tube) and routine laparoscopic instruments were used to perform laparoscopic FJ. Perioperative data and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Results Baseline preoperative variables were comparable in both groups. The median operative duration in the laparoscopic FJ group was 180 minutes vs. 60 minutes in the open FJ group (p = 0.01). Postoperative length of hospital stay was 3 days vs. 4 days in the laparoscopic and open FJ groups, respectively (p = 0.08). Four patients in the open FJ group suffered from an immediate postoperative complication (none in the laparoscopic FJ group). After a median follow-up of 10 months, fewer patients in the laparoscopic FJ group had complications such as tube clogging, tube dislodgement, surgical-site infection, and small bowel obstruction. Conclusion Laparoscopic FJ with the Witzel technique is a safe and feasible procedure with a comparable outcome to the open technique. Patient selection is vital to overcome the initial learning curve.
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- Peeyush Varshney
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
- Corresponding author Peeyush Varshney, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Basni Industrial Area Phase II, Jodhpur 342005, India, E-mail: , ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6276-1890
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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Hsiung T, Chao WP, Chai SW, Chou TC, Wang CY, Huang TS. Laparoscopic vs. open feeding jejunostomy: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2022; 37:2485-2495. [PMID: 36513780 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09782-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Feeding jejunostomy is a solid way for patients to maintain enteral nutrition. However, debate over the superiority of the laparoscopic vs. laparotomic method has raised concerns in recent years. This systemic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the postoperative outcomes between these two approaches. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, and Scopus from the date of inception to April 2022 for studies comparing laparoscopic and open feeding jejunostomy. Study characteristics and outcomes were extracted from the included articles. The primary outcome was the relative risk (RR) of postoperative complications in each group. We also analyzed the major/minor complication rates and operations, excluding major concomitant procedures. The risk of bias of included studies were assessed using the ROBINS-I tool. The certainty of evidence was rated by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). RESULTS A total of seven retrospective studies with 1195 patients in total were included in this systemic review and meta-analysis. Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy carried a significantly lower postoperative complication rate (RR: 0.62; 95% CI, 0.42-0.91, p = 0.02, low certainty of evidence) compared with laparotomy, and the heterogeneity was moderate (I2 = 34%, p = 0.18). After excluding major concomitant procedures, the RR between the laparoscopic and open group was 0.48 (95% CI, 0.33-0.70, p < 0.001, low certainty of evidence), suggesting that the laparoscopic approach was superior in terms of postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy might reduce the postoperative overall complication rate compared with open feeding jejunostomy.
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- Ted Hsiung
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, No. 222, Mai-Chin Road, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, No. 222, Mai-Chin Road, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, No. 222, Mai-Chin Road, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, No. 222, Mai-Chin Road, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, No. 222, Mai-Chin Road, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, No. 222, Mai-Chin Road, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan. .,Department of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 259, Taiwan. .,Community Medicine Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan.
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Tsuchiya H, Yasufuku I, Okumura N, Matsuhashi N, Takahashi T. Laparoscopic jejunostomy for enteral nutrition in gastric cancer patients: A report of two cases: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 97:107388. [PMID: 35868129 PMCID: PMC9403088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Jejunostomy is often indicated for patients with oral intake difficulties and unresectable gastric cancer, patients at risk of postoperative complications, and patients who require nutritional management after gastrectomy. In this report, we discuss the cases with laparoscopic jejunostomy in our department. CASE PRESENTATION Case 1: An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy performed for close examination in a 60-year-old male revealed upper gastric cancer with extensive invasion and lower esophageal stenosis. He had difficulty with esophageal transit and, consequently, underwent a laparoscopic jejunostomy and staging laparoscopy. Case 2: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in a 62-year-old male revealed type 3 tumor in the gastric antrum. He had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring home oxygen therapy, pulmonary hypertension, and heart failure, and was at a high perioperative risk. Consequently, both laparoscopic distal gastrectomy and laparoscopic jejunostomy were performed. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Enteral nutrition has many advantages over venous nutrition, including maintenance of immunity and intestinal mucosa, avoidance of bacterial translocation, and decreased risk of catheter infection. Although there are a few reports of cases with laparoscopic jejunostomy, it is expected that the technique will become more widespread and safe in the future. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic jejunostomy is considered a useful, minimally invasive, and safe technique.
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