Guided Transabdominal U-Stitches Gastropexy: A Simplified Technique for Secure Laparoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Insertion

Abstract

GTU can achieve a simple and secure LAG, avoiding the catastrophic complications of intraabdominal leak without the need of special instruments or enlarging the port's wound. Using a smaller wound and intraabdominally placed mucosa helps in minimizing the risk of wound infection and external leak. Transient complications are expected during the earlier phase of the learning curve.