Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Appalachia Influenced by Surgery Type, Diabetes, and Depression

ConclusionsFindings suggest patients completing surgery within an Appalachian region have successful surgical outcomes at 1-year post-surgery, as indicated by significant reductions of>  50% EWL, regardless of other covariates. Results suggest that bariatric programs should consider paying special consideration to patients with T2D or depressive symptoms to improve outcomes. Results have potential to inform future prospective studies and aid in guiding specific interventions tail ored to address needs of this unique population.

Source: Obesity Surgery - January 6, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research