Bariatric surgery tourism in the COVID-19 era.
Mark O McCarronNeil BlackPeter McCarronDior McWilliamsJacqueline CartmillAhmed M MarzoukAlexander D MirasAngela M LoftusPublished in: The Ulster medical journal (2024)
The WHSCT has experienced a growing population of patients availing of bariatric surgery outside of the National Health Service. In view of this and the projected increase in obesity prevalence, a specialist obesity management service is urgently required in Northern Ireland.
Keyphrases
- bariatric surgery
- weight loss
- end stage renal disease
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- obese patients
- type diabetes
- ejection fraction
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- newly diagnosed
- high fat diet induced
- healthcare
- chronic kidney disease
- weight gain
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- risk factors
- physical activity