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Bariatric surgery outcomes in Medicare beneficiaries.

Keith M WirthScott KizyHisham AbdelwahabJianying ZhangSantosh AgarwalSayeed IkramuddinDaniel B Leslie
Published in: Obesity science & practice (2020)
Among the Medicare population, an increase in SG while a decrease in RYGB and LAGB utilization was noted from 2011-2015. Readmissions and cost have decreased, while mortality has remained low.
Keyphrases
  • bariatric surgery
  • weight loss
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • obese patients
  • affordable care act
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • cardiovascular disease
  • type diabetes