Fig. 3From: Totally laparoscopic gastrectomy using intracorporeally stapler or hand-sewn anastomosis for gastric cancer: a single-center experience of 478 consecutive cases and outcomesIntracorporeal linear stapler side-to-side esophagojejunostomy. a One hole was created on the posterior wall of the esophageal stump. b The other hole was created on the antimesenteric side of the efferent jejunal. c Each jaw of the linear stapler was inserted into the holes on the esophageal stump and the jejunum, and then, the linear stapler fired. d The entry hole and esophagus were closed using staplersBack to article page