Difficulty and skill of digestive tract reconstruction after totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy

Abstract

In recent years, with the standardization and promotion of laparoscopic techniques, the use of laparoscopic radical total gastrectomy is increasing. The main difficult points of this technique focus on digestive tract reconstruction after total gastrectomy. Esophagojejunal Roux-en-Y anastomosis is the first choice in laparoscopic reconstruction. There are two main methods for totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG). One is esophagojejunal end-to-side anastomosis using circular stapler, and the other is esophagojejunal side-to-side anastomosis using linear staplers. TLTG has its advantages in digestive tract reconstruction including better visualization high safety and less trauma, which makes it a safe, convenient and effective method for reconstruction.