Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Utilization Trends in the United States: Evidence From 2012 to 2021 National Electronic Medical Records Network.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bariatric surgery has evolved over the past 2 decades yet assessing trends of bariatric surgery utilization in the growing eligible population is lacking.

Aim

This study aimed to update the trends in bariatric surgery utilization, changes in types of procedures performed, and the characteristics of patients who underwent bariatric surgery in the United States, using real-world data.

Method

This retrospective descriptive observational study was conducted using the TriNetX, a federated electronic medical records network from 2012 to 2021, for adult patients 18 years old or older who had bariatric surgery. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to assess patients' demographics and characteristics. Annual secular trend analyses were conducted for the an

SUBMITTER: Alsuhibani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10735086 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature