Liver resection is the optimal treatment for multiple types of benign or malignant liver diseases. Perioperative period is the key stage of liver resection, which covers preoperative preparation, intraoperative operation and postoperative recovery, etc. During this perioperative period, physical condition, surgery environment and surgical procedures may exert profound impact on surgical outcomes. Consequently, it is of significance to monitor and manage these factors during the perioperative period, which not only ensures the success and safety of surgery, but also improves the postoperative quality of life and prognosis of patients. In this article, perioperative monitoring and management methods were reviewed, aiming to provide evidence for perioperative management of liver resection.