Laparoscopic and open feeding jejunostomy in upper gastrointestinal pathology: a single-centre cohort study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Laparoscopic and open feeding jejunostomy in upper gastrointestinal pathology: a single-centre cohort study

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  • Ata Ghaith

  • Babur Ahmed

  • Mohamed Alasmar

  • Naheed Farooq

  • Bilal Alkhaffaf

  • March 30, 2026

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    Feeding jejunostomy (FJ) is crucial for patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders to ensure adequate nutritional support.

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    Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy (LFJ) may reduce postoperative morbidity and hospital stay compared to traditional open feeding jejunostomy.

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    This study evaluates the safety and complication profiles of LFJ versus open FJ using a standardized surgical technique.

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    Data were collected from a large cohort of patients undergoing FJ procedures at a tertiary referral center in Greater Manchester.

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    The study aims to identify factors associated with postoperative complications in both laparoscopic and open feeding jejunostomy.

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Laparoscopic and open feeding jejunostomy in upper gastrointestinal pathology: a single-centre cohort study

  • by Ata Ghaith, Babur Ahmed, Mohamed Alasmar, Naheed Farooq, Bilal Alkhaffaf

  • March 30, 2026

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