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A previous retrospective study by our team demonstrated its favorable antireflux effect; therefore, we hypothesize that tunnel anastomosis is noninferior to double-tract jejunal interposition reconstruction in preventing postoperative reflux esophagitis, and we will conduct this prospective study to further validate this assumption.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n In this study, we will prospectively compare tunnel anastomosis with the currently more prevalent double-tract jejunal interposition reconstruction technique to further validate its safety and efficacy.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This is a multicenter prospective randomized controlled study that will enroll 240 patients who will undergo proximal gastrectomy. The study will be divided into 2 groups: the tunnel anastomosis group and the double-tract jejunal interposition reconstruction group, with 120 patients in each group. 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