Introduction: Sistemyc lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoinmune disease associated to severe organ damage and mortality. SLE patients have a higher surgical risk. The objective of this article is to review the systemic manifestations of SLE and how they can challenge the anesthetic management, so a safer and more tailored anesthesia can be provided. Methods: A search was made on Pubmed, ProQuest, and EMBASE databases obtaining a total of 2,028 articles. The titles of articles found were reviewed, of which 88 merited greater review. The complete text of each article of this group was reviewed, references that were of greater interest were also reviewed. Finally, a total of 29 works to be included in this review were selected. Results: Musculoskeletal, cardiac, renal and laringeal involvement are the most frequent and important complications to anesthetic management. It´s clinical manifestations must be assess in the preoperative evaluation as well as potential pharmacological interactions with regular medications that the patient might be taking. The need of antibiotic profilaxis and steroidal supplementation has to be addressed. The post operative management should be focused on assessment of frecuent complications as cardiovascular or thrombotic events. Conclusion: SLE is a complex disease that represent a challenge in surgical context. Its complications can affect the airway, ventilatory or hemodinamic management as well as renal function. That is why the multidisciplinary management of these patients and a complete preoperative evaluation are essentials so a risk estratification can be made and anesthesiologists can prepare correctly to handle potential complications.