These two videos show edited footage of a laparoscopic anterior resection for a distal sigmoid cancer.  The patient also had an abdominal aortic aneurysm.  The operation was successful and the patient was mobilising on the ward, eating and drinking on day 2 post operatively. Histology showed a completely resected T3N1 cancer.

Consent for publication of this video for educational purposes was given by the patient and complies to guidance from the General Medical Council.