The detection rate of benign and borderline/low-grade malignant tumors of pancreas has increased year by year. Most of the patients are middle-aged and young people, who have thirst for high quality of life in long-term. Pancreatic-duct-preserving partial pancreatectomy can meet the needs of reducing surgical trauma, preserving normal pancreatic function and improving patients’ quality of life. However, pancreatic-duct-preserving partial pancreatectomy often needs to face the problem of pancreatic duct defect. Repair of pancreatic duct needs to be applied according to different types of pancreatic duct defect. At the same time, the prevention and treatment of pancreatic fistula also require more patience, courage and creativity of pancreatic surgeons. Pancreatic-duct-preserving partial pancreatectomy can solve the current clinical problems. It is safe and feasible with carefully evaluate indications, characters of patients and the personal ability of surgeons.