Recent advances in operative techniques for pancreatic surgery

A systematic literature search was performed using the PubMed database. The three discussed promising developments in pancreatic surgery are the triangle operation, a radical resection of lymphatic and nerve tissue in patients with pancreatic cancer, autologous patches for covering skeletonized arteries after resection to reduce frequent postoperative complications, and minimal invasive surgical approaches, which offer potential benefits in reduced intraoperative blood loss, shorter hospital stay and lower rate of wound infections compared to open resections. These three new operative approaches represent promising advances in a demanding surgical field. However, further studies are needed to confirm the benefits of these techniques on patient outcomes.