Postoperative peak transaminases correlate with morbidity and mortality after liver resection.

Background: Transaminase levels are usually measured as markers of hepatocellular injury following liver resection, but recent evidence was unclear on their clinical value. This study aimed to identify factors that determine peak postoperative transaminase levels and correlated transaminase levels to postoperative complications.

Study Design: All liver resections performed at a single center between 2006 and 2015 were included in the analysis.