Perioperative Blood Management of Preoperative Anemia Determines Long-Term Outcome in Patients with Pancreatic Surgery

ConclusionPreoperative anemia is a prevalent, independent, and adjustable factor in pancreatic surgery, which poses a significant risk for postoperative complications irrespective of the entity of the underlying disease. It should therefore be understood as an adjustable factor rather than an indicator of underlying disease severity.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research