Table 7. Mean values of postoperative enzymes changes after LC in various studies.
| First author (reference) | Enzymes | Preoperative mean value (IU/L) | Postoperative 24 hrs mean value (IU/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakorafas et al. 2005 (23) | AST | 22.3±12.1 | 87.1±24.2 |
| ALT | 21.6±13.4 | 82.8±19.1 | |
| Marakis et al. 2006 (21) | AST | 24.36±24.01 | 55.07±40.39 |
| ALT | 31.88±74.77 | 61.62±54.87 | |
| Guven et al. 2007 (22) | AST | 22.76±6.44 | 61.72±28.13 |
| ALT | 21.55±8.92 | 60.30±32.17 | |
| Our study | AST | 27.0±8.1 | 72.9±13.1 |
| ALT | 26.0±8.9 | 72.4±12.9 |
LC, laparoscopic cholecystectomy; AST, aspartate transaminase; ALT, alanine transaminase; ALP, alkaline phosphatase.