cervical esophagogastric anastomosisendoscopic linear cutting stapler circular stapler endoscopic linear cutting stapler endoscopic linear cutting stapler The anterior wall is constructed with a running suture Partial mechanical cervical esophagogastric anastomotic techniqueprocedures one：posterior-posteriorposterolateral aspect of the esophagogastric anastomosis Partial mechanical cervical esophagogastric anastomotic techniqueprocedures two：posterior-anteriorPartial mechanical cervical esophagogastric anastomotic techniqueprocedures three： modified posterior-anteriorprocedures three： modified posterior-anteriorA, The two anastomotic stay sutures are retracted downward as the Endo-GIA 30-3.5 staple cartridge is inserted, the thinner anvil portion into the stomach and the thicker staple-bearing portion into the esophagus. B, As the staple cartridge is advanced completely into the esophagus and stomach, it is gradually rotated so that the tip is pointing toward the patients right ear. A, The handle of the stapler is squeezed, thereby approximating the jaws, but before firing it, the stapler is rolled from one side to the other as two suspension seromuscular sutures between the adjacent esophagus and stomach are placed on either side. B, The stapler is fired by advancing the knife assembly, and a 3-cm long side-to -side anastomosis is created as the common walls between the esophagus and stomach are cut. After removing the stapler, the anastomosis is inspected for bleeding, and a nasogastric tube is inserted. Corner sutures are placed in preparation for completion of the anastomosis. The gastrotomy and remaining open esophagus are closed in 2 layers: a running inner layer of 4-0 monofilament absorbable suture(A) and an outer interrupted layer that incorporates the anterior wall of the upper esophagus (B) . This final anterior closure of the gastrotomy and esophagotomy is independent of the actual side-to- side anastomosis, which is contained within the hood of the overlying esophagus Total mechanical cervical esophagogastric anastomotic techniqueposterolateral aspect of the esophagogastric anastomosis circular stapler A circular stapling device was introduced through the gastrotomy at the top of the gastric tube and passed through the posterior wall of the gastric tube. The anvil and stapler were then approximated, and the instrument was fired.