The E-AHPBA - ESSO - Innsbruck consensus recommendations on peri- and postoperative management following liver resection

Liver surgery carries a high risk of complications due to the interplay of patient-related factors, disease characteristics and liver function. This European consensus provides evidence-based guidance on selected aspects of perioperative care.

A modified Delphi process was used to achieve consensus, with a 70 % agreement threshold. The expert panel comprised hepatobiliary surgeons, anaesthetists, hepatologists, a nurse and physiotherapist. Systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. Evidence appraisal and statement development followed Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network methodology.