28th May 2025

A 57-year-old man undergoes a pre-operative assessment for a right hemicolectomy for colorectal cancer.

A 57-year-old man undergoes a pre-operative assessment for a right hemicolectomy for colorectal cancer. He is found to have a microcytic anaemic with a Hb of 82g/L. He is feeling fatigued, appears mildly dyspnoeic and is having daily headaches. He also has chronic kidney disease with an eGFR of 39ml/min and an EPO of 490IU. He has been given a provisional surgical date in 2 weeks. What is the most appropriate way to manage his anaemia and operative risk?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.