Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy for circumportal pancreas: literature review and report of two type IIIA cases.

The optimal location and method of pancreatic resection should be selected according to the type of circumportal pancreas and the location of the lesion to be resected to minimize the risk of pancreatic fistula. Minimally invasive surgery for circumportal pancreas remains challenging even for surgical teams with sufficient experience and skills, and careful consideration are necessary for its application.