In the clinical practice of abdominal surgery,vacuum sealing drainage(VSD)is often needed, but there are no relevant application norms or guidelines.In order to timely reflect the new concept of applying VSD in abdominal surgery and the progress of evidence-based medicine,optimize the application strategy of VSD technology in abdominal surgery, and standardize medical behavior, the Traumatic Surgeon Branch of Chinese Medical Association organized 28 experts in July 2017 to synthesize the relevant literature.Following the principles of scientificity, practicability and advancement, we formulated a clinical application guideline for negative pressure sealing drainage technology for abdomen.The guidelines provide evidence-based medical advice on 11 core issues in VSD for abdominal surgery.