The current status of laparoscopic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in Southeast Asia

The progress of minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery in the past two decades has been noteworthy, it has permeated and transformed practice in many parts of the world, including Southeast Asia (SEA). The experience and encouraging results from the pioneers to the early adopters has inspired and converted many in HPB community to start adopting these MIS approaches.