Application of Half-Transected and Self-Pulling Esophagojejunostomy in Total Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Safe and Feasible Technique

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(a, b) The linear stapler transected the lower esophagus segment. (c, d) Ultrasonic knife perpendicular to the esophageal tangent to take a longitudinal hole, with the position under the action of gravity to produce downward-to-right traction.

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