Intrathoracic Esophago-Gastrostomy After MIE Ivor Lewis Resection: End-To-Side Anastomosis by Means of a Circular Stapler and Endoloop

The patient is positioned in prone with a slight semi-prone position. No selective intubation is used. Four trocars are placed, three of 12 mm and one of 5 mm, as one line at the inner edge of the scapula up to the 9th intercostal space. Insufflation is used to collapse the right lung. Then we perform an end to side circular anastomosis with EEA®