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

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

Background Among various therapeutic options for morbid obesity, bariatric surgery (BS) is
now considered one of the most effective methods of weight loss. We decided to perform an …

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 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 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 …

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 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 …

Avoidable readmissions after bariatric surgery are a major burden on the healthcare
systems. Rates of readmission after bariatric surgery have ranged from 1% up to 20%, but …

Background Readmissions are often used as a quality metric particularly in bariatric surgery.
Methods Laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding …