Not yet IDEAL?-evidence and learning curves of minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy

In response to“What’s the next step in evaluating laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy?”(http://hbsn.amegroups.com/article/view/29682/25710)by Fernando Burdío,Luís Grand and Ignasi Poves.First and foremost,we would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Professor Ignasi Poves.We were deeply saddened to hear of this and wish his family,friends and colleagues strength in these difficult times of grieving.