Superior And Inferior Mesenteric Artery Anatomy Masterclass - Basis of Hemicolectomy Surgery
Applied anatomy of the superior and inferior mesenteric artery is rarely described in detail in our books and that is why it is often a confusing topic. Therefore, we discuss this interesting topic and stress the basics of anatomy related to these two structures and their role in deciding the limits of resection for colon cancer.
The video is also useful as a superior mesenteric artery anatomy tutorial as well as an inferior mesenteric artery anatomy tutorial. For surgeons, it highlights the vessels to be resected while performing right hemicolectomy, left hemicolectomy, extended right hemicolectomy, and extended left hemicolectomy.
It describes the entire course, divisions and termination, and the organs supplied by both these vessels. Also, the basis of colon surgeries as per their blood supply is also discussed. The anatomical variations in the middle colic artery, the blood supply of splenic flexure, the origin of the superior rectal artery, and the branches of the left colic artery are all discussed schematically. The line diagram is definitely useful for reproducing in exams.
So, do have a look at this anatomy masterclass and understand the basic as well as applied anatomy of these two major branches of the Aorta.