Table 1_Anticipating postoperative complications in hepatobiliary surgery: procalcitonine as predictive factor.docx

Background and aimsFew studies have indicated that procalcitonin has a potential role in anticipating postoperative complications of hepatic surgery. Here, we focused on validating the relationship between posthepatectomy and serum procalcitonin as short-term prognostic factors.
MethodsData from 52 patients who underwent hepatectomy (partial) due to hepatocellular carcinoma from June 2018 to July 2023 were enrolled to evaluate the risk factors related to post-hepatectomy complications, especially post-hepatectomy liver failure and 30-day survival.
Results52 patients were included in the study, and their data was analyzed for PCT. 21 showed raised PCT (>1 ng/ml). Results showed a significant association of PCT with post-hepatectomy liver failure, and the same is associated with 30-day mortality in ICU-admitted patients.
ConclusionElevated PCT levels in patients after hepatic surgery are associated with poor prognosis and could be used as a potential predictive factor.