In 15 cases of gastric cancer: Mean age: 53.4 (range: 11 - 76), operative technique: hemigastrectomy, D2 lymphadenectomy, Billroth II gastrojejunostomy using staples, console time: 145 ± 75 minutes (100 - 195), EBL: 45 ± 24ml, mean postop hospital stay: 9 days (range: 7 - 18).