Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Racial Disparities in 30-Day Outcomes Using the MBSAQIP from 2015 to 2018.

Allie E SteinbergerLinda M YoungwirthSe Eun KimNaomi N DukeAsheley SkinnerAlexander GordeeMaragatha KuchibhatlaSarah ArmstrongKeri A Seymour

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

Despite similar short-term outcomes, significant disparities exist for Black adolescents who qualify for bariatric surgery. Further investigation is warranted to better understand the racial differences that limit access and utilization of this safe and effective intervention.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
young adults
weight loss
obese patients
african american
randomized controlled trial
affordable care act
mental health
physical activity
healthcare
glycemic control
adipose tissue