Journal article
Comparison of 4-Year Health Care Expenditures Associated With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abstract
Importance: Data on the long-term health care expenditures associated with bariatric surgery consisting of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy are lacking.
Objective: To compare 4-year health care expenditures after RYGB vs sleeve gastrectomy, identify factors independently associated with 4-year health care expenditures, and compare the procedures in terms of subsequent hospitalizations, bariatric procedures, and all-cause …
Authors
Tarride J-E; Doumouras AG; Hong D; Paterson JM; Tibebu S; Nguyen F; Perez R; Taylor VH; Xie F; Boudreau V
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 4, No. 9,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 1, 2021
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.22079
ISSN
2574-3805