Surgery guidelines, 2025-26
122 Surgery guidelines, consensus and position statements from 2025 and 2026, newest first. Every entry links to the publisher's own page, and 40 can be downloaded here as PDFs.
Surgery 122
- American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Breast Imaging, and College of American Pathology 2026 Guidelines for the Management of Proliferative Lesions With Atypia and Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
JAMA Surgery, Oct 2026 · Publisher page - Use of autofluorescence and/or indocyanine green in thyroid surgery: recommendations by the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES)
The British Journal of Surgery, Oct 2026 · Publisher page - Artificial intelligence in metabolic and bariatric surgery: current applications and future direction from the ASMBS Emerging Technology and Procedures Committee
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Sep 2026 · Publisher page - International expert consensus on managing elective hernia repair in patients with Crohn's disease using the Delphi method
BJS Open, Sep 2026 · Publisher page - American Association for the Surgery of Trauma/American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma clinical protocol for nutrition support in adult trauma
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Aug 2026 · Publisher page - Brazilian Trauma Society's (SBAIT) management guidelines of splenic injuries
Revista Do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes, Aug 2026 · Publisher page - European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES) consensus statement on standardization and research requirements for intraoperative nerve monitoring in endocrine surgery
The British Journal of Surgery, Aug 2026 · Publisher page - Recommendations for the Management of Symptomatic Hiatal Hernia in Saudi Arabia, With Regional Input From the Middle East: A Structured Expert Consensus Survey
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia, Aug 2026 · Publisher page - SAGES clinical practice guidelines for the management of symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis
Surgical Endoscopy, Aug 2026 · Publisher page - SAGES-EAES clinical practice guidelines for the use of FLIP/impedance planimetry in the surgical work-up and management of GERD, achalasia, and gastroparesis
Surgical Endoscopy, Aug 2026 · Publisher page - Brazilian Society of Oncologic Surgery Guideline for Bloodless Surgery (Part 1: Preoperative Strategies)
Journal of Surgical Oncology, Jul 2026 · Publisher page - Clinical Recommendations for Remote Robotic Assisted Surgery From the CRSA 2025 International Consensus Conference
World Journal of Surgery, Jul 2026 · Publisher page - Evidence-based, cost-effective management of gastric outlet obstruction: An algorithm of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery , Emergency General Surgery Algorithms Work Group
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Jul 2026 · Publisher page - Position paper of Brazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery among competencies in Head and Neck Surgery teaching for general Surgery residents
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Jul 2026 · Publisher page - Preventing common shape deformities and complications in therapeutic mammoplasty: A practical guide
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Jul 2026 · Publisher page - Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: Lung injury
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Jul 2026 · Publisher page - American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Breast Imaging, and College of American Pathology 2025 Guidelines for the Management of Infectious and Inflammatory Lesions of the Breast
JAMA Surgery, Jun 2026 · Publisher page - International guideline on antimicrobial stewardship and the role of microbial-binding dressings in wound care 2026: infection prevention, control, early intervention and treatment
Journal of Wound Care, Jun 2026 · Publisher page - Management of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Drains: A Consensus Statement
JAMA Network Open, Jun 2026 · Publisher page - A literature review on reoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery for chronic complications: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Issues Committee and Surgery Revision Task Force
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, May 2026 · Publisher page - ACPGBI position statement on the role of standard high-quality right hemicolectomy and complete mesocolic excision in right-sided colon cancer
Colorectal Disease, May 2026 · Publisher page - AGO Breast Committee recommendations for the surgical therapy of breast cancer: Working Group on Gynecologic Cancers (AGO) update 2026
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 2026 · Publisher page - Surgical Infection Society Guidelines on Antibacterial and Antifungal Prophylaxis in Liver Transplantation
Surgical Infections, May 2026 · Publisher page - The American Thyroid Association Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement on Ambulatory Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid, May 2026 · Publisher page - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery statement on the treatment options for patients with non-response and weight recurrence after metabolic and bariatric surgery
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Apr 2026 · Publisher page - Consensus Guidelines on Perioperative Care in Primary Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Surgery
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Apr 2026 · Publisher page - Emergent Transfusion and Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn Risk Mitigation in Females of Childbearing Potential with Life-Threatening Bleeding: A Clinical Practice Guideline
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Apr 2026 · Publisher page - The Italian Unitary Society of Colon-Proctology (SIUCP: Società Italiana Unitaria di Colonproctologia) guidelines for the management of obstructed and ineffective defecation syndrome
Annals of Coloproctology, Apr 2026 · Publisher page - Chinese expert consensus on additional surgery following endoscopic resection for early colorectal cancer (2025 edition)
Cancer Biology & Medicine, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Controversies in neuroendocrine neoplasms: An European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society position statement on the role of surgery of the primary tumour in metastatic small intestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Defining Surgical Shared Decision-Making for Older Adults Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method: A Consensus Statement
JAMA Network Open, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Expert Consensus on Self-Reported Physical, Nutritional, and Psychological Screening Tools for Prehabilitation in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: An International Delphi Study
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Hand Deserve Better: global clinical consensus recommendations on surgical gloving practice
The Journal of Hospital Infection, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - ISDE guidelines on the management of cT2N0 esophageal cancer
Diseases of the Esophagus, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - International expert consensus on definitions and management of weight recurrence and suboptimal response after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a Delphi study
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis 2022
Surgery Today, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Perioperative Management of Systemic Cancer Therapies for Solid Organ and Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms: Recommendations From the Emory University Systemic Therapies Perioperative Management Group
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Ring-augmented Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Procedures GRADE-based International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Position Statement
Obesity Surgery, Mar 2026 · Publisher page - Same-day Discharge Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a GRADE-based International Federation for the Surgery and Other Therapies for Obesity (IFSO) Position Statement
Obesity Surgery, Feb 2026 · Publisher page - Surgical and procedural bleed risk stratification for anticoagulated patients undergoing planned surgery: guidance from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Perioperative and Critical Care Thrombosis and Hemostasis
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Feb 2026 · Publisher page - The Korean Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Committee Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rectal Cancer version 2.0
Annals of Coloproctology, Feb 2026 · Publisher page - Complex hiatus hernias. Diagnostic and therapeutic management recommendations
Cirugia Espanola, Jan 2026 · Publisher page - International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of anastomotic leak after esophagectomy
Diseases of the Esophagus, Jan 2026 · Publisher page - Parastomal Hernia Prevention, Assessment, and Management: A Scoping Review and Consensus-Based Best Practice Recommendations
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, Jan 2026 · Publisher page - Consensus Statement on Precision Anatomy and Treatment Strategies for Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: AOB Consensus Meeting
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery, 2026 · Publisher page - "Ruck-Truck-House-Plane" Plan Application for the Management of Combat-Related Wound Infections and Prevention of Multidrug-Resistant Organism Spread in Prolonged Field Care Scenarios
Journal of Special Operations Medicine, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Breast Imaging 2025 Guidelines for the Management of Benign Breast Fibroepithelial Lesions
JAMA Surgery, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of gut microbiome and alterations related to weight loss treatment, by the Clinical Issues Committee
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - EAES, ESCP, and ESGAR clinical practice guideline update on taTME for rectal cancer
Surgical Endoscopy, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - Living liver donor safety: Intraoperative considerations in living liver donation-Guidelines from the ILTS-iLDLT group consensus conference 2025
Liver Transplantation, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - Necrotizing soft-tissue infections survival guide in adult patients: A position statement by the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Use: Recommendations and Insights From a Middle Eastern Panel of Experts
International Wound Journal, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - Primary and Revisional One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: A Systematic Review and GRADE-Based IFSO Position Statement
Obesity Surgery, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - Robotic primary ventral hernia repair-a multi-national Delphi expert consensus
Journal of Robotic Surgery, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - The E-AHPBA-ESSO-Innsbruck consensus recommendations on peri- and postoperative management following liver resection
The British Journal of Surgery, Dec 2025 · Publisher page - Brazilian consensus- and evidence-based recommendations in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in patients after digestive surgeries. Position paper of six brazilian medical societies of surgery
Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus document for the transcystic approach to choledocholithiasis with ultrathin flexible choledochoscope
Cirugia Espanola, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - Diagnosis and treatment options for chronic abdominal pain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - Essential Anatomy for the Abdominal Wall Surgeon: Expert Consensus of Anatomical Concepts and Operative Steps for Posterior Component Separation
World Journal of Surgery, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Use in South Africa: Expert Panel Recommendations
International Wound Journal, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - SAGES 2025 guidelines for fluorescence image-guided gastrointestinal surgery using indocyanine green
Surgical Endoscopy, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - SAGES-AHPBA 2025 guideline for the surgical management of bile duct injury following cholecystectomy
Surgical Endoscopy, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - Surgical management of stage IV gastric adenocarcinoma: A systematic review and expert recommendations from the Spanish Cooperative Group for the Treatment of Digestive Tumours (TTD) and the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC)
Cirugia Espanola, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - The São Paulo International Consensus on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery for Cancer
HPB, Nov 2025 · Publisher page - 2025 Delphi consensus on robotic ventral mesh rectopexy
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of endobariatric procedures
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Therapy: Scoping Review and Multidisciplinary Consensus Recommendations of the Spanish Observatory of Infection in Surgery
International Wound Journal, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in surgery – Update 2025
Clinical Nutrition, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - European Guideline on Pre-Operative Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Following Digestive Surgery: A Joint Update of the WHO SSI Guideline for Gastrointestinal Surgery by UEG, ESCP, EAES, and SIS-E
United European Gastroenterology Journal, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - Guideline on application of allogeneic vascular transplantation in abdominal surgery
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - International Federation for Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Position Statement on the role of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Before and After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
Obesity Surgery, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - International Society of Laser Proctology Position Paper on SiLaC and EPSiT/SiLaC in the Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - Optimizing Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Position Paper from the Italian Multidisciplinary Society for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (SIMPIOS)
Pathogens, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - Primary Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Persons Aged over 65 Years. GRADE-based International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Position Statement
Obesity Surgery, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - Remote-Access Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy: A 2025 Consensus Statement from the Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, American Head and Neck Society, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American Thyroid Association, European Society of Endocrine Surgeons, and Latin American Thyroid Society
Thyroid, Oct 2025 · Publisher page - AGO Breast Commission recommendations for the surgical therapy of breast cancer: Working Group on Gynecologic Cancers (AGO) update 2025
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Sep 2025 · Publisher page - SAGES guidelines for the use of intraoperative imaging of the common bile duct
Surgical Endoscopy, Sep 2025 · Publisher page - Chinese Expert Consensus on Standardized Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (2025 Edition)
Journal of Digestive Diseases, Aug 2025 · Publisher page - International expert consensus on a structured approach to robotic multiport right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision and intracorporeal anastomosis
Colorectal Disease, Aug 2025 · Publisher page - Liver hypertrophy techniques: a position paper from the Italian Group of Regenerative and Occlusive Worldwide-used techniques of hepatic Hypertrophy (I GROWtoH)
Updates in Surgery, Aug 2025 · Publisher page - Society for Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline on the management of intermittent claudication: Focused update
Journal of Vascular Surgery, Aug 2025 · Publisher page - Chinese expert consensus on endoscopic and robotic parathyroid surgery (version 2025)
Surgical Endoscopy, Jul 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus guideline for the management of gastric cancer with synchronous peritoneal metastases
Cancer, Jul 2025 · Publisher page - Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Trauma and Intensive Care (ERATIC): Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society and International Association of Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC) Recommendations: Paper 1: Initial Care-Pre and Intraoperative Care Until ICU, Including Non-Operative Management
World Journal of Surgery, Jul 2025 · Publisher page - International expert consensus on surgery for type 2 diabetes mellitus
BMC Endocrine Disorders, Jul 2025 · Publisher page - Surgical management of incarcerated and strangulated inguinal hernias requiring urgent surgical intervention: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Jul 2025 · Publisher page - ASO Practice Guideline Series: Management of Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines for the Lymphadenectomy in Colorectal Cancer
Journal of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus Guideline for the Management of Colorectal Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus Guideline for the Management of Malignant Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Patients with Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus Guideline for the Management of Patients with Appendiceal Tumors, Part 1: Appendiceal Tumors Without Peritoneal Involvement
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus Guideline for the Management of Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus Guideline for the Management of Peritoneal Metastases from Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Consensus guideline for the management of patients with appendiceal tumors, part 2: Appendiceal tumors with peritoneal involvement
Cancer, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Design of a Consensus Derived Synoptic Operative Report for Thyroid Surgery
World Journal of Surgery, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Laser fistula treatment: beyond the controversial aspects: best clinical practice recommendations from an international group of surgeons with extensive experience in the procedure-the FiLaC recommendations
Techniques in Coloproctology, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Linear and Area Coverage With Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Management: International Multidisciplinary Consensus Recommendations
International Wound Journal, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - SICOB Italian Clinical Practice GRADE-based guidelines for the endobariatric treatment of overweight, obesity, and obesity-associated diseases
Updates in Surgery, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - Systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy of helmet use and helmet laws to reduce mortality and cervical spine injury in adult motorcycle riders: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Jun 2025 · Publisher page - ASO Practice Guidelines Series: Multidisciplinary Management of Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
Annals of Surgical Oncology, May 2025 · Publisher page - EAES rapid guideline: complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer-with SAGES and ESCP participation
Surgical Endoscopy, May 2025 · Publisher page - EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on extrahepatic abdominal surgery in patients with cirrhosis and advanced chronic liver disease
Journal of Hepatology, May 2025 · Publisher page - Non-operative considerations in relation to groin and ventral hernia repair: local consensus recommendations from the Danish Hernia Database
Hernia, May 2025 · Publisher page - Obesity Management Medications as Adjuncts to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Consensus Recommendations from India
Obesity Surgery, May 2025 · Publisher page - Recommendations for Perioperative Care in Liver Resection: The EUPEMEN (EUropean PErioperative MEdical Networking) Protocol
Medicina, May 2025 · Publisher page - The Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology (SBCO) Guidelines for the Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Cancer Patients
Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 2025 · Publisher page - ASMBS literature review & clinical guidelines on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Wernicke's encephalopathy and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Apr 2025 · Publisher page - German S2k-guideline on diagnostics, treatment and surveillance of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (LAMN)
European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England, Apr 2025 · Publisher page - International consensus recommendations for the RAPID procedure in liver transplantation: The RAPID Consensus ISLS 2023 Zurich Collaborative
International Journal of Surgery, Apr 2025 · Publisher page - SAGES white paper on antibiotic omission in the management of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: why, when, who, and most importantly, how
Surgical Endoscopy, Apr 2025 · Publisher page - Surgical Infection Society Guidelines for Use of Antimicrobial Agent-Coated Suture to Reduce the Risk of Surgical Site Infection after Abdominal Operation
Surgical Infections, Apr 2025 · Publisher page - Surgical management of injuries to the abdomen in patients with multiple and/or severe trauma- a systematic review and clinical practice guideline update
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Apr 2025 · Publisher page - Swedish national guidelines for diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis in adults and children
BJS Open, Mar 2025 · Publisher page - European expert consensus on a structured approach to circular stapling anastomosis in minimally invasive left-sided colorectal resection
Colorectal Disease, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - European recommendations from healthcare professionals and people living with obesity on safe practice for bariatric and metabolic surgery medical tourism: a modified Delphi consensus statement from EASO, IFSO-EC, and ECPO
International Journal of Surgery, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - Expert consensus for key components of a high-quality ventral hernia repair operative note
Surgery, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - Guidelines for the treatment of empyema (The Japanese Association for Chest Surgery)
General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - Indocyanine green fluorescence-guided surgery in the emergency setting: the WSES international consensus position paper
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - SAGES guidelines update to laparoscopy in the era of COVID-19
Surgical Endoscopy, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - The 2024 Korean Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines for colorectal cancer: a secondary publication
Annals of Coloproctology, Feb 2025 · Publisher page - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: postoperative care pathway guidelines for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Jan 2025 · Publisher page - Chapter 15: Recurrent or persistent primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyromatosis
Annales D'endocrinologie, Jan 2025 · Publisher page