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    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology
    • Clinical Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a common procedure.
    • Postoperative changes in liver function tests (LFTs) are documented but require further clinical correlation.
    • The influence of operative factors like duration and patient characteristics such as BMI on LFTs needs clarification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate transient changes in LFTs following LC.
    • To assess the clinical presentation of these LFT alterations.
    • To investigate correlations between LFT changes, operative time, and body mass index (BMI).

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective analysis of 81 patients undergoing elective LC.
    • Monitoring of bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, and GGT levels preoperatively and at 1 and 3 days post-surgery.
    • Statistical analysis using Student t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient (PCC), and odds ratio (OR) to assess significance and correlations.

    Main Results:

    • Significant transient increases in AST and ALT levels were observed within 24-48 hours post-LC (p < 0.0001).
    • No significant changes in bilirubin levels; significant decreases in ALP and GGT (p < 0.001).
    • Higher BMI (>28) correlated with an increased risk of LFT changes (OR 2.44), while operative time did not show significant correlation (PCC 0.2).

    Conclusions:

    • Post-LC LFT abnormalities are typically transient and clinically insignificant in patients with normal baseline liver function.
    • Preoperative assessment of BMI and existing liver dysfunction is crucial for managing potential LFT changes.
    • These findings support the safety of LC with careful patient selection.