Fig. 9.

Step 8: the dissection of the venous confluence of the GPCT completes the mobilization of the colonic mesentery prior to bowl resection. Ventrally adjacent lymphatic tissue to the GPCT together with the SRCV remains with the resected specimen to ensure oncologic radicality. The trunk itself remains in situ (A). Furthermore, complete control of this vessel region prevents the risk of bleeding due to avulsion of the vessel when the colon is exteriorized from the abdomen for resection and anastomosis. B Shows the corresponding intraoperative view (Video No. 4) shortly before division of the GPCT veins