Fig. 5From: Comparing the short-term outcomes of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy with extracorporeal esophagojejunostomy after laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancerLinear stapler delta-shaped method. a Small holes were created along the edge of the esophageal stump and the jejunum which were approximated and joined with the endoscopic linear stapler. b Stay sutures (white arrow) were placed to lift the common opening. c The common opening was then closed with two applications of the linear stapler. d Reconstruction of the intracorporeal alimentary tract was completedBack to article page