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Surfactant Replacement Therapy Beyond Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Neonates. BACKGROUND: Surfactant replacement therapy is an established modality of treatment in preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. In addition, there are various neonatal respiratory disorders which are characterized by surfactant deficiency in which surfactant therapy can be a feasible and safe option. OBJECTIVE: To collate the literature on the use of surfactant replacement therapy in neonates beyond respiratory distress syndrome and examine the evidence and newer developments. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, The Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, and EMBASE up to June 2015; and previous reviews, including cross-references, abstracts, and conference proceedings. RESULTS: Evidence supports surfactant administration via bolus route in neonates with meconium aspiration syndrome, but additional robust evidence is required before its adoption in clinical practice. There is limited evidence to support surfactant therapy in neonates with pneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhage and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Large multicenter randomized trials are needed to cement or refute the role of surfactant therapy in these disorders.