Findings indicate that endoscopic gastrojejunostomy (EGJ) is associated with fewer peri-procedural complications compared to surgical gastrojejunostomy (SGJ) for patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction. Data from over 20,000 hospitalizations from 2016 to 2020 revealed that EGJ resulted in lower rates of respiratory failure, blood transfusions, and peritonitis, alongside reduced hospitalization costs and shorter stays. The preference for EGJ has grown, while use of SGJ has declined during this period.
Journal Article by Pinnam BSM, Ojemolon PE (…) Inamdar S et 11 al. in Gastrointest Endosc
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