The prevalence of 30-day readmission after bariatric surgery is 0.6% to 11.3%, with a single
hospital readmission nearly tripling the average 180-day cost of the surgery. Given that …

Background Morbidity and mortality after laparoscopic bariatric surgery have decreased
steadily during the past 2 decades. National data on the rates at which these patients may …

Background Hospital readmissions are a quality indicator in bariatric surgery. In recent
years, length of stay following bariatric surgery has trended down significantly. We …

Background Hospital readmissions are a quality indicator in bariatric surgery. In recent
years, duration of stay after bariatric surgery has trended down greatly. We hypothesized …

Background and Objectives Complications resulting in hospital readmission are important
concerns for those considering bariatric surgery, yet present understanding of the risk for …

Abstract Introduction/Purpose Reasons of postoperative readmissions may vary based on
the timing of rehospitalization. This study characterizes predictors and causes for …

Background Avoidable readmission after surgery is a major burden on healthcare resources
and is common after major surgery. Bariatric surgery is one of the most common surgical …

Background Hospital readmissions after bariatric surgery can significantly increase health
care costs. Rates of readmission after bariatric surgery have ranged from 0.6% to 11.3%, but …

Abstract Background Bariatric surgery (BSx) is one of the most common surgical procedures
in North America. Readmissions may be associated with a high burden to the healthcare …

Background Studies on early postoperative readmissions after bariatric surgery (BS) have
examined readmissions as a single entity, regardless of urgency. Strategies to lower …