Fig. 1From: A approach of gastric conduit via the anterior of pulmonary hilum route during minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomyIntraoperative images of pulling up the gastric conduit via the anterior of pulmonary hilum route to the right thoracic cavity. (A, B) Create a substernal tunnel between the right thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity at the inferior xiphoid process. (C - E) Connect the abdomen and neck through the anterior of the pulmonary hilum route using a nasogastric tube as a guide. (F) Cervical anastomosisBack to article page