With the first half of 2026 behind us, we recently reflected on the past three months of the year and all the valuable guidance we’ve seen published by North American and international societies across all medical specialties. Now, with six months still to go in 2026, we are taking a look ahead to guidelines that we anticipate will be published by the end of the year. 

In today's rundown, we are focusing specifically on anticipated guidelines focusing on gastroenterology topics. Links to current versions of the anticipated updates are included where available. Please note that all of the following guideline release windows are our best estimates and the actual release dates may vary. The following guidelines are listed in alphabetical order.

Most Anticipated Gastroenterology Guidance for Q3, Q4 2026
  • Management of Asymptomatic Celiac Disease
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD)
    • Q4 2026
  • Management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
    • Q4 2026
    • AASLD Current Guidance

Additionally, the following anticipated gastroenterology guidance may be released by the end of the year, but we also forecast it potentially coming a bit later into next year:

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemorrhoids
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
    • 2026/2027
  • Endoscopic Management of Zenker’s Diverticulum and Cricopharyngeal Bars
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
    • 2026/2027
  • Management of Ampullary Neoplasms
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
    • 2026/2027
  • Nutrition Support in Pediatric Intestinal Failure
    • American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Guidelines (ASPEN)
    • 2026/2027
  • Screening for Barrett’s Esophagus
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
    • 2026/2027
  • Surveillance of Metaplastic and Premalignant Conditions of the Esophagus and Colorectum in Older Adults
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
    • 2026/2027
  • Surveillance of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions and HCC in Older Adults
    • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
    • 2026/2027

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