At this point, a prominent arterial branch running from the neurovascular bundle to the posterior surface of the prostate is identified. By dividing this posterior branch, the neurovascular bundle falls posteriorly, reducing the chance for injury during division of the lateral pedicies. The lateral pedicies are next divided on the lateral surface of the seminal vesicles without ligation. Obvious arterial bleeders are simply controlled with hemoclips once the lateral pedicle has been completely divided.