Trends in Bariatric Surgery Procedures among Patients with ESKD in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Despite the potential for improving health status or increasing access to transplantation, national practice patterns for bariatric surgery in obese patients with ESKD are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to describe current trends in surgical care for this population.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Using 100% Medicare data, we identified all beneficiaries undergoing bariatric surgery in the United States between 2006 and 2016. We evaluated longitudinal practice patterns using linear regression models. We also estimated risk-adjusted complications, readmissions, and length of stay using Poisson regression for patients with and without ESKD.

Results

The number of patients with ESKD undergoing bariatric surgery in

SUBMITTER: Sheetz KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6682821 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature