Background Identification of factors that might predict readmission after bariatric surgery
could help surgeons target high-risk patients. The purpose of this study was to identify …

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

Introduction Readmissions are an important quality metric for surgery. Here, we compare
characteristics of readmissions across laparoscopic Rouxen-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) …

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 …

Objective: To evaluate readmissions following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
(LAGB), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric …

Background Using hospital readmissions as a quality of care measure predicates that some
readmissions were preventable. Objectives: This study identifies predictors of potentially …

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

BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated that laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
(RYGB) is associated with the greatest readmission rate among bariatric surgeries. Some …

Background Identification of causes and preventable triggers for hospital readmission after
bariatric surgery is very important to implement strategies for surgical outcome optimization …