Changes in the Makeup of Bariatric Surgery: A National Increase in Use of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Authors

Ninh T. Nguyen · American College of Surgeons

Brian Nguyen · University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Alana Gebhart · University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Samuel F. Hohmann · University HealthSystem Consortium

Abstract

Within the context of academic medical centers, there has been a recent change in the makeup of bariatric surgery. There has been an increase in the use of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, which has had an impact primarily on reducing the use of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 216, Issue 2, pp. 252-257

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.10.003

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