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[Perioperative transfusion in colorectal surgery].
1Service de chirurgie générale digestive et oncologique hôpital Ambroise-Paré, 9 avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, 92104 Boulogne cedex, France. stephane.benoist@apr.ap-hop-paris.fr
Annales De Chirurgie
|July 19, 2005
Summary
Blood transfusions are common in colorectal surgery, particularly for anemic cancer patients, but no guidelines exist. This review examines transfusion effects on cancer outcomes and surgical results, exploring alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusion.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal surgery
- Transfusion medicine
- Surgical oncology
Context:
- Blood transfusion is frequently necessary in colorectal surgery.
- Anemia in patients with malignant colorectal disease often necessitates transfusion.
- No established recommendations guide blood transfusion use in this surgical context.
Purpose:
- To determine the impact of blood transfusion on oncologic outcomes in colorectal surgery.
- To evaluate the effect of blood transfusion on operative results.
- To assess the clinical viability of alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusion.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes current evidence on blood transfusion's role in colorectal surgery.
- It analyzes effects on both cancer progression and surgical recovery.
- Potential alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusion are explored to inform future policy.
Impact:
- This review aims to guide the development of evidence-based transfusion policies for colorectal surgery.
- It highlights the need for standardized practices regarding blood use in this patient population.
- Understanding transfusion effects and alternatives can optimize patient care and outcomes.