Changes in Utilization of Bariatric Surgery in the United States From 1993 to 2016

Abstract

Perioperative safety of bariatric surgery improved over the last quarter-century. Despite growth in number of surgeries, utilization has only marginally increased. Addressing barriers for utilization may allow for greater access to surgical therapy.

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