In recent years, laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) has gradually become the first considered surgical procedure by surgeons for cancers of the head of the pancreas and periampullary adenocarcinoma. Although scholars have different perspectives on whether LPD should be implemented, LPD is generally considered to be safe and feasible. The authors, based on literature review, address the current status and progress of LPD.