Figure 2

Schema of the overlap method. (a) A small opening is made on the left wall of the esophageal stump. (b) An endoscopic linear stapler is applied between the esophageal stump and the jejunal limb. (c) An anastomotic staple line is created between the esophagus and jejunum. (d) The entry hole is closed using an intracorporeal interrupted hand-sewn technique.