Cost Effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Bariatric Surgery; It is Not All About Length of Stay

The prevalence of obesity is on the rise, currently affecting more than a third of the United States population [1]. The risk of obesity stems from the morbidities it predisposes to, such as diabetes mellitus (DM), coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [2 –4]. Randomized controlled trials have shown the limited efficacy and durability of various lifestyle modifications and medical interventions for treatment of severe obesity [5,6]. Bariatric surgery on the other hand has been shown to be safe with robust, long-term outcomes [6–8].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research