[The operation techniques of distal pancreatectomy: laparotomy, laparoscopy or robotic surgery]

Due to the operational complexity, the application of minimally invasive surgery in pancreatic procedure has been delayed than other departments.But with the gradual development of minimally invasive surgery, especially since the introduction of robotic surgery system, pancreatic surgery in this field has seen a great number of achievement.Laparoscopic and robotic technology is being widely adopted, while the technique of laparotomy is also developing.These three operation techniques have their advantages and disadvantages.Which method to option for became a new problem for pancreatic surgeons.The safety and feasibility of minimally invasive surgery especially robotic procedure for distal pancreatectomy have been confirmed by many agencies.But even with these advantages, laparoscopic and robotic surgery can not completely replace laparotomy.Pancreatic surgeons need to master these three operation methods to be able to handle complicated clinical situations.