Abstract
Background
In endoscopic surgery, one of the greatest problems is the difficulty with the reconstructive procedure. This problem frequently makes operating times longer. The authors have performed thoracoscopic esophagectomy and intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis for reconstruction using a circular stapler for the esophageal cancer. Although the circular stapler is a useful device for gastrointestinal anastomosis, it was difficult to place a purse-string suture and to fixate the anvil into the proximal esophagus endoscopically.
Methods
The authors devised a new procedure for the placement of the purse-string suture by using an Endo-Stitch device along with a new method to incise the esophageal wall and thereby facilitate fixation of the anvil.
Results
The authors attempted this procedure for five patients. The anastomoses were performed successfully.
Conclusions
The new procedure can make endoscopic intrathoracic anastomosis feasible and safe. In addition, this procedure can be applied widely to other endoscopic reconstructions.
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Misawa, K., Hachisuka, T., Kuno, Y. et al. New procedure for purse-string suture in thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis. Surg Endosc 19, 40–42 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-9138-9
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