Impact of Iron Supplementation on Patient Outcomes in Women Undergoing Gynecological Procedures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Background. Perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is associated with poor patient outcomes. RBC transfusion rates have been decreasing across different types of surgeries as a results of implementing Patient Blood Management (PBM) strategies; while RBC transfusion rates in gynecologic surgeries have remained static. Women are at increased risk of anemia, specifically iron deficiency anemia from gynecologic blood loss putting them at …