The Effects of Sarcopenia on Postoperative Outcomes in Living Donor Liver Transplantation Recipients: Insights From a Turkish Single-Center Study.

Sarcopenia was associated with increased postoperative complications and a tendency for lower short-term survival in living donor liver transplantation recipients.

The findings underscore the clinical importance of early detection and management of sarcopenia in improving outcomes for liver transplant candidates.

This study highlights the multifactorial nature of mortality risk in liver transplant recipients, with sarcopenia playing a crucial role.