Gastrostomy: an improved technique

Area of Science:

• Surgical innovation
• Medical device engineering

Background:

• Gastrostomy is a frequent surgical intervention.
• Current methods may involve complex or costly equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an adapted forceps design for improved gastrostomy procedures.
• To enhance procedural safety and reduce equipment costs.

Main Methods:

• Modification of standard surgical steel forceps by soldering a guidance device.
• The guidance device facilitates needle placement alongside the forceps tip.

Main Results:

• The adapted forceps simplify and improve the safety of gastrostomy.
• Reduced reliance on complex and expensive surgical equipment.

Conclusions:

• Hospital technical services can readily adapt standard forceps.
• This innovation offers a cost-effective and safer approach to gastrostomy.