The effect of anemia severity on postoperative morbidity among patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications.
Paul TyanAli TaherErin CareyAndrew SparksAmr RadwanRichard AmdurHani TamimAlex GuHannah RobinsonGaby N MoawadPublished in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2019)
Preoperative anemia is common among patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy. Preoperative anemia increases patients' risk for multiple postoperative comorbidities. Given that most hysterectomies are performed in the elective setting, gynecologic surgeons should consider the use of anemia-corrective measures to minimize postoperative morbidity.