How long does a feeding tube surgery take?

A camera on the end of the endoscope allows them to see the stomach lining to find the best spot for the PEG tube. They then make a small cut in the abdominal wall to insert it. The surgery usually lasts about 30-45 minutes.

What is the procedure for inserting a feeding tube?

Description. Gastrostomy feeding tube (G-tube) insertion is done in part using a procedure called endoscopy. This is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube with a small camera on the end of it. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth and down the esophagus, which leads to the stomach.

Is G tube placement major surgery?

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement procedure is not a major surgery. It does not involve opening the abdomen. You will be able to go home the same day or the next day after the surgery unless you are admitted for some other reasons.

Is a feeding tube painful?

A feeding tube can be uncomfortable and even painful sometimes. You’ll need to adjust your sleeping position and make extra time to clean and maintain your tube and to handle any complications. Still, you can do most things as you always have.

How do you put in a feeding tube?

When your doctor can see your stomach, they make a small incision in your abdomen. Next, they insert the feeding tube through the opening. They then secure the tube and place a sterile dressing around the site. There may be a little drainage of bodily fluids, such as blood or pus, from the wound.

How often should permanent feeding tube be replaced?

Feeding tubes are usually replaced every 6 to 12 months or if they fall out, get clogged, deteriorate, or have other complications. The following will help you care for yourself at home:

How often should a PEG tube be replaced?

Most patients had PEG tubes with varying degrees of occlusion. Conclusion: PEG tubes should be replaced after approximately eight months in order to prevent skin infection around the PEG and fungal growth. We recommend replacement of PEG tubes by a skilled physician in the hospital at regular eight-month intervals.

Are feeding tubes reversible?

Gastric tubes (G tube or PEG tube )—The gastric tube is a permanent (but reversible) type of feeding tube. G tube placement requires an interventional surgical procedure in which the G tube is advanced from the abdominal skin directly into the stomach.