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The objective of this study was to identify objective clinical and laboratory predictors of early and one-year mortality in AP patients and to evaluate the prognostic accuracy of commonly used severity scoring systems. Methods: This prospective, observational study enrolled 50 adult patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Hospital Center Be\u017eaniska Kosa. Patients with chronic pancreatitis, trauma-induced AP, or late presentation were excluded. Severity scores (APACHE II, BISAP, Ranson, Pancreas) and biomarkers (C-reactive protein, Procalcitonin) were collected at admission (0 h) and dynamically at 48 h, 72 h and day 7. Endpoints were early (in-hospital) and one-year mortality. Results: Overall mortality was 16% (n = 8). Mortality was significantly associated with sepsis\/septic shock (p &lt; 0.001), severe AP (p = 0.001), prolonged mechanical ventilation, and ICU stay. At admission, APACHE II (AUROC 0.813) and BISAP (AUROC 0.807) showed good accuracy. Reassessment at 48 h markedly improved prediction: APACHE II achieved excellent value (AUROC 0.917), and the Ranson score became a strong predictor (p &lt; 0.001). Procalcitonin (PCT) was identified as a significant and superior predictor of mortality from 48 h onwards (p &lt; 0.001), outperforming CRP. One-year survival was significantly shorter among patients with sepsis, septic shock, severe AP, and prolonged ICU stay. Conclusions: Dynamic assessment using clinical scoring systems, particularly APACHE II and BISAP within the first 48 h, provides reliable mortality prediction in acute pancreatitis. The presence of sepsis, severe disease, and the need for prolonged organ support are key mortality determinants. 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