Safe implementation of a minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary program, a narrative review and institutional experience

J Surg Oncol. 2023 Dec;128(8):1347-1352. doi: 10.1002/jso.27455. Epub 2023 Oct 2.

Abstract

Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches to hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) operations have expanded worldwide. As surgeons and medical centers contemplate initiating and expanding minimally invasive surgical (MIS) programs for complex HPB surgical operations, there are many factors to consider. This review highlights the key components of developing an MIS HPB program and shares our recent institutional experience with the adoption and expansion of an MIS approach to pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Keywords: hepatopancreatobiliary surgery; implementation; laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures*
  • Surgeons*