Despite increasing popularity of minimal-invasive techniques in the pediatric
population, their use in diagnosis and management of pediatric malignancy is still
debated. Moreover, there is limited evidence to clarify this controversy due to low
incidence of each individual type of pediatric tumor, huge diversity of the disease
entity, heterogeneity of surgical technique, and lack of well-designed studies on
pediatric oncologic minimal-invasive surgery. However, a rapid development of medical
instruments and technologies accelerated the current trend toward less invasive
surgery, including oncologic endosurgery. The aim of this article is to review
current literatures about the application of the minimal-invasive approach for
pediatric tumors and to give an overview of the current status, indications,
individual techniques, and future perspectives.
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