Abstract
Background: Pancreatectomy remains the only potentially curative therapy for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Existing literature reports that 27–68% of patients require perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion (PBT). An historical practice of liberal PBT use is being questioned as data emerges documenting a detrimental long-term oncologic effect. The impact of transfusion in an era of restrictive PBT is incompletely described.
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