A novel method of self-pulling and latter transected delta-shaped Billroth-I anastomosis in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy

Background We developed a modified delta-shaped gastroduodenostomy technique in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy. This novel technique, which effectively reduces the required quantity of linear stapler [1, 2, 3], was named as self-pulling and latter transected delta-shaped anastomosis (Delta SPLT) [4].