PEG Tube Placement Treatment in India
About PEG Tube Placement
Key Highlights
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Provides reliable long-term nutritional support and hydration.Minimally invasive procedure performed under sedation.Reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia compared to nasal tubes.More comfortable and discreet than nasogastric (NG) tubes.Allows for administration of essential medications directly to the stomach.Helps maintain body weight and improve overall health in patients unable to eat./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Neurological conditions impairing swallowing (e.g., stroke, ALS, advanced dementia).
- Head, neck, or esophageal cancers obstructing the passage of food.
- Major facial or head trauma.
- Congenital abnormalities affecting the ability to swallow.
- Patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation.
- Severe malnutrition due to an inability to meet caloric needs orally.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging if needed.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure to ensure an empty stomach.
- Review and adjustment of current medications, especially blood thinners.
- Informed consent process discussing the procedure, benefits, and risks.
- Administration of intravenous antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Cleaning and shaving of the abdominal area where the tube will be placed.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the insertion site (peristomal infection).
- Bleeding or internal injury during tube placement.
- Leakage of stomach contents around the tube site.
- Tube dislodgement, blockage, or migration.
- Peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining) if stomach contents leak internally.
- Reactions to sedation, such as breathing difficulties.
- Granulation tissue (overgrowth of skin) around the stoma.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, typically 1-2 days.
- Pain management with prescribed medications for site discomfort.
- Instructions on cleaning and caring for the PEG tube site daily.
- Training for caregivers on how to administer feeds and medications through the tube.
- First tube feeding usually starts 12-24 hours post-procedure.
- Follow-up appointment to check the site and ensure proper tube function.
- Gradual return to normal activities, avoiding strenuous exercise for a few weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
7-10 days for initial healing; 2-3 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering peg tube placement in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for peg tube placement in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform peg tube placement. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for peg tube placement compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for PEG Tube Placement in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing peg tube placement.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
Gastroenterologists for PEG Tube Placement
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform peg tube placement and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 22 Years Experience
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- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Baner
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 22 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
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- 14 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
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