Abstract: The illustrated embodiment of the invention is directed to a sterile battery operated LED surgical light configured to be operated and manipulated during surgery attached to a surface which enters or is within a sterile field. The surgical light includes a sterile housing with a bottom surface and a front face adjacent to the bottom surface. A battery is disposed in the housing. An LED driver circuit is coupled to the battery and is disposed in the housing. At least one LED is disposed in the housing for transmitting light from the front face and is coupled to the LED circuit. A mechanism for powering the LED is disposed in the housing and is in circuit with the LED. A sterile self-adhesive backing is provided for releasably adhering to the surface within the sterile field. The backing is coupled to the housing.