Background We developed a new method of intracorporeal gastroduodenostomy, the delta-
shaped anastomosis, in which only endoscopic linear staplers are used. In this report, we …

Abstract Laparoscopic gastrectomy is widely used as a minimally invasive surgery for gastric
cancer. Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy must be followed by either a gastroduodenostomy …

BACKGROUND: Although laparoscopic distal gastrectomy has been widely accepted in
clinical practice, laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) is not yet familiar because of the …

Background Delta-shaped anastomosis (DA) is a new Billroth I reconstruction technique
using only a laparoscopic linear stapler under a totally laparoscopic approach. The present …

As the laparoscopic operations for gastric cancer have increased, the intracorporeal
reconstruction of the digestive tract has received attention because the procedure offers a …

Background Laparoscopic gastrectomy has recently been gaining popularity as a treatment
for cancer; however, little is known about the benefits of intracorporeal (IC) gastrointestinal …

Purpose In laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer, most surgeons prefer extra-
corporeal anastomosis because of technical challenges and unfamiliarity with intra …

Background Limited gastrectomy for early gastric body cancers can offer a better functional
outcome by preserving more remnant stomach. Intracorporeal stapled techniques result in …

Background: Totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG) has several advantages over
laparoscopic-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG), including a shorter incision, less pain, and …

Although laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) has been accepted as a surgical option for
the treatment of early gastric cancer, laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) has been adopted …