Fig. 2

Intracorporeal conventional circular stapler-anvil end-to-side esophagojejunostomy. a The purse-string suture was placed on the esophagus. b The anvil was introduced into the esophageal stump. c The circular stapler was introduced into the jejunum through the jejunal stump and attached with the anvil. d The circular stapler fired and completed the esophagojejunostomy