Fig. 3From: Arterial resection and reconstruction in pancreatectomy: surgical technique and outcomesa A single microvascular clamp was placed on the proximal arterial stump leaving the distal artery free unclamped. b The anastomosis was started with a central stitch on the posterior wall. Subsequent the sutures were advanced counter-clockwise, adjacent to the previous suture. c The first central knot was pulled by the assistant to the left side to improve visualization of the anterior wall anastomosis. d The distal artery was clamped and the anterior wall was completed in a similar mannerBack to article page