January 11, 2026

E7 - Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery

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Podcast based on: Choi, M.; Kang, C.M. Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: Current Perspectives and Future Directions. Cancers 2026, 18, 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18020197

Type: Review | Publication date: 07 January 2026

Summary: Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy has emerged as a feasible option for pancreatic cancer in expert centers. Current evidence shows comparable safety and oncologic adequacy to open surgery in selected patients, while long-term PDAC-specific data and standardization remain needed.

Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; pancreatoduodenectomy; pancreatic cancer; laparoscopy; robotic surgery

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