Official Statements

The American Society of Breast Surgeons has developed the following statements, guidelines, quality measures, resource guides, and manuscripts as a resource for our members. Please send any thoughts, comments, and feedback to Brooke Bixler, Program Manager, at bbixler@breastsurgeons.org. Organizations requesting partnership with ASBrS should submit a Document Request Form (Word Doc).

Clinical Consensus Statements (CCS)

CCS summarize the indications and management considerations for a specific disease or condition. CCS reflect what ASBrS considers to be optimal practice, but may require modification based on the clinical circumstance, the physicians' judgment, the patient's preference, and the consideration that scientific evidence continues to evolve. CCS may or may not include a Clinical Pathway depending on topic and circumstances. Learn More 

Emerging Issues Reports (EIR)

EIR summarize information issued related to urgent or previously unknown issues that affect ASBrS members and practice. Topics may include procedures, surgical approaches, operative setting, etc, with the potential for increased morbidity/mortality related to lack of research evidence. EIR can be used in the interim between updates to CPGs or CCS if needed. Learn More 

Position/Policy Reports (PPR)

PPR present ASBrS positions, philosophy, and/or policies on topics of interest specific to the breast surgery specialty. PPR can also cover topics related to legal, ethical, insurance coverage, or regulatory issues. Learn More 

Resource Guides (RG)

RG are statements of expert opinion for which there may or may not be supporting evidence available in the medical literature. Learn More 

Quality Measures (QM)

QM are standards for measuring the performance of breast surgeons in the delivery of health care services. Measures may address processes or outcomes designed to promote effective, safe, efficient, patient-centered, equitable, and timely care. Learn More