Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain estimates of changes in perioperative
outcomes and utilization of bariatric surgery in the United States from 1993 to 2016 …

Background Studies have shown racial discrepancies in the rates of postoperative adverse
events following bariatric surgery (BS). We aim to systematically review the literature …

Abstract Purpose of Review Rates of obesity and associated comorbidities are higher
among Black and Latino adults compared to white adults. We sought to provide an overview …

Importance There is limited evidence on whether the Affordable Care Act Medicaid
expansion beginning in 2014 improved access to elective procedures. Uninsured …

Background The incidence of obesity is disproportionally high in African Americans (AA) in
the United States. This study compared outcomes for AA patients undergoing Roux-en-Y …

Abstract Background The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has strived to
address racial/ethnic disparities in cancer care since 2009. Surgery plays a pivotal role in …

Introduction Bariatric surgery (BS) has been shown to effectively treat morbid obesity and
improve obesity-related comorbidities. Nonetheless, BS remains underutilized among …

Abstract Purpose of Review We aim to review 1) the changing epidemiology of liver disease
and the impact that systematic differences in the opportunities for ethnic and racial minorities …

Importance Bariatric surgery is the mainstay of treatment for medically refractory obesity;
however, it is underutilized. Telemedicine affords patient cost and time savings and may …

Up to 64% of patients seeking bariatric (weight-loss) surgery report eating disorder (ED)
symptoms (addictive-like eating, binge eating, emotional eating, grazing) that can interfere …