The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Bariatric Surgery: Results from a Worldwide Survey.

Ioannis I LazaridisMarko KraljevićRomano SchneiderJennifer M KlasenDimitrios SchizasRalph PeterliLilian KowTarik Delkonull null

Published in: Obesity surgery (2020)

The COVID-19 pandemic showed a strong impact on bariatric surgical practice regarding surgical and outpatient planning as well as personnel management. Coordinated effort from the national bariatric societies should focus on strict implementation of the current recommendations regarding precaution measures and personal protection equipment. Further studies should evaluate how this impact will evolve in the near future.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
quality improvement
primary care
healthcare
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
obese patients
current status