Bariatric surgery: trends in utilization, complications, conversions and revisions
Justin L. Hsu,
Sherin Ismail,
Maggie M. Hodges
et al.
Abstract:Background
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) increased in popularity after 2010 but recent data suggest it has concerning rates of gastroesophageal reflux and need for conversions. This study aims to evaluate recent trends in the utilization of bariatric procedures, associated complications, and conversions using an administrative claims database in the United States.
Methods
We included adults who had bariatric procedures from 2000 to 2020 with continuous enrollmen… Show more
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