Present status and prospects of laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic caner

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most common and malignant tumor in the field of digestive system. Surgery still is potential method to cure pancreatic cancer. Laparoscopic surgery with the advantage of minimal invasion has been applied in the treatment of benign and low malignant tumors, but it is in great controversy whether laparoscopic surgery could be used in treatment of pancreatic cancer. This study reviews the literatures of laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic cancer and the clinical outcomes, and explores its current development and prospects.