Preoperative Intravenous Iron Reduces the Need for Blood Transfusion in Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Abstract

Approximately 30% to 60% of the general surgical population is commonly affected by preoperative anemia*. This form of anemia is associated with an increased risk of postoperative morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and impaired recovery.[1] Hence, planning potentially high-blood-loss surgery, especially patients with preoperative anemia, requires proper advance planning to allow time for adequate identification, assessment, and management to avoid adverse events.