Gastrointestinal anastomosis technique – Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy - general and visceral surgery

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  • Anchoring the anvil with a purse string suture

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    Anchoring the anvil with a purse string suture
     

    Open the distal esophagus by transverse transection of its anterior wall and secure it proximally with an Allis forceps; this will prevent the distal esophagus from retracting craniad into the mediastinum. Now transect the posterior wall of the esophagus. Preplace a purse string suture (monofilament, nonabsorbable, 2/0, continuous full-thickness over-and-over) and gently dilate the esophagus with a dressing forceps. Insert the anvil of a circular EEA stapler and secure it by tying the preplaced purse string suture.

  • Assessing the jejunal arcades and determining the length of the afferent limb

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    Assessing the jejunal arcades and determining the length of the afferent limb
     

    In order to achieve a good functional result, the segment of the jejunum must be dissected sufficiently long. To this end, lift the transverse colon craniad, hold up and spread the jejunal mesentery and under transillumination with the surgical light assess the arterial supply of the second jejunal loop. The intestine and mesentery of the efferent limb should be transected such that the transected end of the limb will easily reach the esophagus.

  • Dissecting the Roux limb

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    Dissecting the Roux limb
     

    Incise the mesenteric peritoneum and gently divide the mesenteric arcades such that the arterial supply at the site of the bowel transection remains adequate. Now transect the intestine with the electrocautery.

  • Retrocolic transposition of the Roux limb into the upper abdomen

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  • Esophagojejunal anastomosis

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  • Inspecting the anastomosis and shortening the blind end

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  • Jejunojejunostomy/ posterior wall

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  • Jejunojejunostomy/ anterior wall

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  • Anchoring the Roux limb and closing the mesenteric window

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date of update: 01.10.2022
date of publication: 29.01.2012

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