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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Dec 15, 2015; 7(12): 411-421
Published online Dec 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.411
Published online Dec 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.411
Minimally invasive surgical approach to pancreatic malignancies
Lapo Bencini, Mario Annecchiarico, Marco Farsi, Ilenia Bartolini, Vita Mirasolo, Francesco Guerra, Andrea Coratti, Department of Oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology and Robotics, Careggi University Hospital, 50131 Florence, Italy
Author contributions: All of the authors contributed equally to this work; Bencini L thought up and designed the research; Annecchiarico M, Farsi M, Bartolini I, Vita M, Guerra F and Coratti A performed the research and contributed to the final draft of the paper.
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Correspondence to: Lapo Bencini, MD, PhD, Department of Oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology and Robotics, Careggi University Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy. lapbenc@tin.it
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Received: May 28, 2015
Peer-review started: June 1, 2015
First decision: August 25, 2015
Revised: September 8, 2015
Accepted: October 23, 2015
Article in press: October 27, 2015
Published online: December 15, 2015
Peer-review started: June 1, 2015
First decision: August 25, 2015
Revised: September 8, 2015
Accepted: October 23, 2015
Article in press: October 27, 2015
Published online: December 15, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for pancreatic cancer are very promising for reducing the frequent complications that occur after open surgery. Nevertheless, the oncologic long-term results remain the cornerstone of any procedure. Most of the studies revealed a lack of evidence for long-term benefits and few comparisons with alternative options.