After the proximal gastrectomy, the purse-string suture is tied at the esophagus stump, and the anvil head is inserted into the esophagus stump using an anvil clamp. A Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy (E-stomy) is performed by intracorporeal anastomosis with a circular stapler, and the jejunal stump is closed with a linear stapler. Next, side-to-side gastrojejunostomy (G-stomy), 15 cm below the E-stomy, is performed using 2 linear staplers. Finally, end-to-side jejunojejunostomy (J-stomy), 20 cm below the G-stomy, is performed by 2 linear staplers.

After the proximal gastrectomy, the purse-string suture is tied at the esophagus stump, and the anvil head is inserted into the esophagus stump using an anvil clamp. Next, end-to-end or side to end esophagogastrostomy is performed with a circular stapler.

After the proximal gastrectomy, the purse-string suture is tied at the esophagus stump, and the anvil head is inserted into the esophagus stump using an anvil clamp. A Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy (E-stomy) is performed by intracorporeal anastomosis with a circular stapler, and the jejunal stump is closed with a linear stapler. Next, side-to-side gastrojejunostomy (G-stomy), 15 cm below the E-stomy, is performed using 2 linear staplers. Finally, end-to-side jejunojejunostomy (J-stomy), 20 cm below the G-stomy, is performed by 2 linear staplers.

The rate of reflux esophagitis after operation will be assessed by gastrointestinal endoscopy with Los Angeles (LA) classification. the degree of reflux esophagitis will be classified as N, A, B, C or D level, and latter levels represent a more severe reflux esophagitis.

Assessed by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) - C30 questionnaire, the total score ranges from 30 to 126, and higher values represent a worse outcome.