In order to protect the integrity and function of the digestive system, duodenum-preserving total pancreatic head resection is becoming the surgical method which was chosen by more and more doctors for benign lesions or low-grade malignant tumors of the pancreatic head. With the development of minimally invasive concepts and techniques, laparoscopic technology has brought unique advantages to this surgery. In this paper, a series of problems such as the development process and indications of laparoscopic duodenum-preserving total pancreatic head resection were discussed, and the core techniques of surgery and how to reduce the occurrence of complications were emphasized. The aim is to improve the therapeutic effect and quality of life of patients through reasonable surgical methods and treatment strategies.