Corticosteroids do not improve postoperative outcomes after hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and may actually worsen results.

• Administration linked to 116% increased odds of complications.
• Patients who received corticosteroids had a 56% higher chance of extended hospital stays.
• There’s a 26% rise in 90-day mortality among steroid recipients.

Avoid routine use of corticosteroids in this surgical context, as data shows potential harm rather than benefit.