Fig. 2From: Application value of hand-sewn anastomosis in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancera A hole is punched in the right distal esophageal stump, and a small incision is made on the dorsal mesentery 7 cm distal to the anastomosis line in the distal jejunum. b Esophageal wall-jejunal side-to-side anastomosis. c Hand-sewn suture and closure of the common openingsBack to article page