Gastrostomy Service

Welcome to the homepage of the Gastrostomy Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

The Gastrostomy Service at GOSH is a nurse-led service responsible for the care of children and young people with a gastrostomy. In addition to preparation before the insertion procedure, the team liaise with community teams to ensure continuity of care once a child is discharged from GOSH.

A gastrostomy is a surgical opening through the abdomen into the stomach. A feeding device is inserted through this opening. There are several methods of inserting a gastrostomy feeding device used at GOSH: endoscopically, radiologically and surgically. The method chosen to insert a gastrostomy device depends on many factors, including your child’s weight, medical condition, and previous or planned abdominal surgery.

Helen Johnson
Clinical Nurse Specialist (stoma care)

Monika Morova
Clinical Nurse Specialist (stoma care)

Tricia McAndrew
Clinical Nurse Specialist (gastrostomy care)

Telephone 020 7405 9200 extension 5695 or bleep 0321