Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Histopathological analysis of metabolic associated fatty liver disease and fibrosis.

Introduction: Metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and cholelithiasis are highly prevalent and are associated with common risk factors such as obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, and fasting glucose levels; however, it is not clear whether cholelithiasis is associated with MAFLD or fibrosis.

Objective: To determine MAFLD severity and associated risk factors in patients diagnosed with cholelithiasis.

Materials And Methods: Observational, cross-sectional and prolective study (from October 2018 to March 2020) of patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy with liver biopsy, excluding other causes of hepatic disease or significant alcohol consumption.