Fig. 1

Intraoperative 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 anastomosis