How do they put the gastrostomy in?
The procedure is done in the operating theatre. It can sometimes be done as a day procedure but usually requires a few days in hospital. The procedure is simple and quick, usually with a fast recovery. The person is given a light anaesthetic for the procedure. An endoscope is passed through the mouth and into the stomach. The gastrostomy tube is then passed via the endoscope into the stomach and through the abdominal wall.
