Early Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury in Living Donor Liver Transplantation by Serum Cystatin C Concentration at the End of the Surgery.

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a prevalent complication of liver transplantation, leading to prolonged hospital or intensive care unit stay and significant morbidity. Recently, biomarkers such as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and cystatin C have been investigated for their potential role in the early detection of AKI in liver transplantation patients.

Method: Our study comprised 60 patients with end-stage liver disease undergoing living donor liver transplantation.