The Arabian Gulf has both the highest percentage of bariatric procedures performed as well as the highest prevalence of obesity. However, they have the lowest number of publications and research when compared to their western counterparts; therefore, more research and publications are needed in the Arabian Gulf region, as well as the possibility of producing a regional registry to be able to have a good overview of bariatric surgery in the region.
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