Update and progress for the diagnosis and treatment concept of severe acute pancreatitis        SUN Bei, LI Le. Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
Corresponding author: SUN Bei, E-mail: sunbei70@tom.com
Abstract    The various pathological features and changeable clinical characteristics present a significant challenge to the therapy of severe acute pancreatitis. With the progress of the further research, accumulation of experience and innovation of concept,the diagnosis and treatment concept of severe acute pancreatitis has changed dramatically. Recently, a number of guilding programs have come out, which play a crucial role in understanding the progressive disease, selecting the appropriate treatment and improving the prognosis of patients.