Gastrostomy According to Kader

Kader Gastrostomy is a surgical procedure that is used to create a permanent entrance to the stomach through the abdominal wall. It was developed in the 1970s by American surgeon Harold Kader and is still one of the most commonly performed treatments for stomach cancer.

Kader gastrostomy is performed when the stomach is filled with fluid and when it has been removed or is not accessible for treatment. Surgical intervention