Introduction: Hepatic cirrhosis is a recognized surgical risk factor. Recent studies suggested that M.E.L.D. (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) may represent a promising alternative to Child-Turcotte-Pugh classification as a predictive factor of operative mortality and morbidity; incorporation of serum sodium and age (iM.E.L.D.) seems to improve its prognostic potential. Objectives: To evaluate the utility of ...