Fig. 1From: Intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy using a linear stapler in laparoscopic total gastrectomy: comparison with circular stapling techniqueEsophagojejunostomy using the linear stapling technique. a Partial transection of the esophagus using a linear stapler. b Complete transection of the esophagus using an ultrasonic device. c Intracoporeal anastomosis using the overlap method. d Closure of the entry hole. e Jejunum transection without mesenteric division using a linear stapler. f Jejunojejunostomy 50 cm distal to the esophagojejunostomyBack to article page