Background Many mini-invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD) techniques have been
reported, but their advantages with respect to an open technique (OPD) and with respect to …

Background Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) remains to be established as a
safe and effective alternative to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) for pancreatic-head …

Background Introduced more than 20 years ago, laparoscopic pancreatic surgery (LAPS)
has not reached a uniform acceptance among HPB surgeons. As a result, there is no …

Background Pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) reconstruction is the Achilles' heel of laparoscopic
pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). However, only a few studies have focused on the …

BACKGROUND Laparoscopy has been widely used in general surgical procedures, but
total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (TLPD) is still a complex and challenging …

Background: Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD) remains one of the most
challenging abdominal procedures. Safety and feasibility remain controversial when …

Pancreatic surgery is one of the most challenging and complex fields in general surgery.
While minimally invasive surgery has become the standard of care for many intra-abdominal …

Background There is a growing body of literature pertaining to minimally invasive pancreatic
resection (MIPR). Heterogeneity in MIPR terminology, leads to confusion and inconsistency …

Introduction Laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the pancreas has only recently emerged as
viable treatment options for benign and malignant disease. This review seeks to evaluate …

Background Procedural conversion rates represent an important aspect of the feasibility of
minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches. This study aimed to outline the rates and …