Research advances in minimally invasive treatment of acute pancreatitis / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

The "step-up approach" concept in acute pancreatitis treatment has been widely accepted.Recently minimally invasive treatment plays a crucial role in acute pancreatitis treatment.The application of minimally invasive treatment significantly reduced the trauma and related complications caused by surgery and enhanced the prognosis.Currently,variety of minimally invasive approaches are specific and effective.This review summarized the therapeutic methods as well as the advantages and limitations of minimally invasive treatment.We aim to help clinicians balance the pros and cons and choose the individualized way to improve the prognosis.