Laparoscopic technique for performing feeding jejunostomy via the gastric tube through the round ligament of the liver in minimally invasive esophagectomy with retrosternal reconstruction.

Feeding jejunostomy via the gastric tube (FJ‑GT), especially through the round ligament of the liver (RL), has been reported to reduce the risk of small bowel obstruction or catheter site infection.

However, previous reports have only described open procedures.

A jejunostomy catheter was inserted 30 cm into the duodenum from the gastric antrum, fixed to the gastric wall, and covered with the omentum.

After retrosternal reconstruction, the catheter was laparoscopically exteriorized through the RL.