The impact of English proficiency on outcomes after bariatric surgery.
Allan E StolarskiAndrea AlonsoSherif AlyTimothy FeeneyFlorencia PereiraCullen CarterDonald HessLuise I PernarBrian CarmineF Thurston DrakePublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2022)
There were no differences in outcomes following bariatric surgery when comparing patients with limited English proficiency to those who are proficient in English. Bariatric surgical care can be delivered in a safe and effective manner with equivalent outcomes between patients who are and are not English-language proficient.