Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Bariatric Procedures for Weight Loss

Arterburn, David; Wellman, Robert; B. Emiliano, Ana; R. Smith, Steven; Odegaard, Andrew; B. Murali, Sameer; Williams, Neely; J. Coleman, Karen; P. Courcoulas, Anita; Yates Coley, R.; Anau, Jane; Pardee, Roy; Toh, Sengwee; Janning, Cheri; J. Cook, Andrea; L. Sturtevant, Jessica; Horgan, Casie; M. McTigue, Kathleen; the PCORnet Bariatric Study Collaborative*, for

doi:10.7326/m17-2786

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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Bariatric Procedures for Weight Loss

Published in Annals of Internal Medicine • Nov 1, 2018

Authors:

David Arterburn

Robert Wellman

Ana B. Emiliano

Abstract

Background: There has been a dramatic shift in use of bariatric procedures, but little is known about their long-term comparative effectiveness. Objective: To compare weight loss and safety among bariatric procedures. Design: Retrospective observational cohort study, January 2005 to September 2015. ...

Subject

Medicine

Weight loss

Sleeve gastrectomy

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