Upper Gastrointestinal Tract · 17 December 2025

Laparoscopic Feeding Jejunostomy Outperforms Open Approach

Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy (LFJ) offers a safer, less painful alternative to open feeding jejunostomy (OFJ) for patients with upper GI cancers.

Major complications were similar (LFJ 10% vs. OFJ 17%, p = 0.472).
LFJ had significantly fewer minor complications (26.6% vs. 89.6%, p < 0.001) and reduced post-operative pain.
Patients with LFJ started feeds earlier and had shorter hospital stays.

Consider LFJ for suitable candidates to improve recovery times despite a longer surgery duration.

Journal Article by Rajasekar S, Kumbhar US (…) Raja K et 3 al. in J Minim Access Surg

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