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Open gastrostomy performed through the umbilicus

D T Wilcox¹, E M Kiely

¹Department of Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street, Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1 N 3JH, UK.

Pediatric Surgery International

|June 26, 1998

Summary

A novel Stamm gastrostomy technique uses a supraumbilical incision for improved stomach access. This method offers superior cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional open gastrostomy procedures.

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Area of Science:

Surgical techniques
Gastroenterology
Abdominal surgery

Background:

Open gastrostomy is a common procedure for enteral feeding.
Conventional surgical approaches can result in significant scarring.
Minimizing cosmetic impact is a consideration in patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a new variation of open gastrostomy placement.
To evaluate the efficacy and cosmetic results of the novel technique.

Main Methods:

A modified Stamm gastrostomy was performed.
The incision was supraumbilical, encircling the umbilicus.
Standard open gastrostomy procedures were used as a comparison.

Main Results:

The supraumbilical incision provided good access to the stomach.
Cosmetic results were superior to the conventional gastrostomy incision.
The technique is a viable alternative for gastrostomy placement.

Conclusions:

The described supraumbilical gastrostomy technique offers a cosmetic advantage.
This variation of Stamm gastrostomy is effective for gastric access.
Further studies may explore long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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