Blood conservation strategies in liver transplantation: Past, present, and future

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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 119105
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.119105

Table 2 Reticulocyte production index integrated approach for anemia

RPI < 2	RPI > 2
Hypoproliferative	Adequate production
Workup:	Look for bleeding/hemolysis
Iron studies, B12/folate	Transfusion strategies
Treat deficiency	Bleeding management
Recheck RPI	Transplant readiness, optimize Hb

RPI = [(HCT/45) × RET%]/maturation time. RPI: Reticulocyte production index; Hb: Hemoglobin; B12: Vitamin B12.

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Citation: Sarangi S, Sarangi Y. Blood conservation strategies in liver transplantation: Past, present, and future. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 119105
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Sarangi S, Sarangi Y. Blood conservation strategies in liver transplantation: Past, present, and future. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 119105 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.119105]

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