[Landmark vessel in membrane anatomy-based colorectal surgery]

C X Zhang1, H Tan2, J M Ding2

  • 1First Clinical School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China Department of Proctology, Yubei Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Yubei District, Chongqing 401120, China.

Summary

Tiny vessels can serve as reliable landmarks for identifying anatomical planes during colorectal surgery, aiding in high-quality total mesorectal excision (TME) and complete mesocolic excision (CME). This membrane anatomy approach enhances surgical precision and success.