Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: a systematic literature review

Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is gaining momentum, but there is still uncertainty regarding its safety, reproducibility, and oncologic appropriateness. This review assesses the current status of LPD. Our literature review was conducted in Pubmed. Articles written in English containing five or more LPD were selected. Twenty-five articles matched the review criteria. Out of a total of 746 LPD, 341 were reported between 1997 and 2011...