Journal article
Bariatric Center Designation and Outcomes Following Repeat Abdominal Surgery in Bariatric Patients
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Repeat abdominal surgery in the bariatric surgery patient population may be challenging for non-bariatric-accredited institutions. The impact of regionalized bariatric care on clinical outcomes for bariatric surgery patients requiring repeat abdominal surgery is currently unknown. This study aims to investigate the association between bariatric center designation and clinical outcomes following hepatobiliary, hernia, and upper and …
Authors
Elnahas AI; Reid JN; Lam M; Doumouras AG; Anvari M; Schlachta CM; Alkhamesi NA; Hawel JD; Urbach DR
Journal
Journal of Surgical Research, Vol. 280, , pp. 421–428
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.jss.2022.07.032
ISSN
0022-4804