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Fig. 6 | BMC Surgery

Fig. 6

From: Comparing the short-term outcomes of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy with extracorporeal esophagojejunostomy after laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer

Fig. 6

Linear stapler delta-shaped method (schematic diagram). 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 completed

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BMC Surgery

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