Impact of Intraoperative Blood Loss and Blood Transfusion on the Prognosis of Colorectal Liver Metastasis Following Curative Resection

Background/Aim: The identification of risk factors for recurrence after resection of colorectal liver metastasis is necessary in order to establish a more effective treatment strategy. In addition to well-known prognostic factors, such as the tumor diameter and number of metastatic tumors, a large amount of intraoperative blood loss (IBL) and blood transfusion have recently been reported to be associated with shorter long-term survival. The aim...