Abstract
One of the most difficult procedures in digestive-tract surgery is esophago-jejunal anastomosis following total gastrectomy. Cost/benefit analysis of this procedure justifies the use of mechanical staplers, in spite of their high cost. A technical variant of the side-to-side esophago-jejunal anastomosis is presented, which incorporates the use of a cutting linear stapler. Technical maneuvers are easy to perform, the cost of the cutting linear stapler is smaller than the circular ones, the amplitude of the anastomosis is wider and the likelihood of fistulae is smaller when compared to other techniques. The side-to-side esophago-jejunal anastomosis with the cutting linear stapler is always complemented by a manual suture.
Highlights
One of the most difficult procedures in digestive-tract surgery is esophago-jejunal anastomosis following total gastrectomy
Cost/benefit analysis of this procedure justifies the use of mechanical staplers, in spite of their high cost
A technical variant of the side-to-side esophago-jejunal anastomosis is presented, which incorporates the use of a cutting linear stapler
Summary
One of the most difficult procedures in digestive-tract surgery is esophago-jejunal anastomosis following total gastrectomy.
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