ArticleObesity surgery2021
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Racial Disparities in 30-Day Outcomes Using the MBSAQIP from 2015 to 2018.
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- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racial disparities in adolescent bariatric surgery: an MBSAQIP analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- The Role of Racism in Childhood Obesity.Current obesity reports · 2024Review
- Characteristics of adolescents referred for bariatric surgery in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Article
- Long-term weight loss after bariatric procedures for morbidly obese adolescents and youth: a single-institution analysis with up to 19-year follow-up.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Trends in Adolescent Bariatric Procedures: a 15-Year Analysis of the National Inpatient Survey.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionRacial disparities exist in obesity prevalence and obesity-related comorbid conditions among youth. We hypothesized that non-White adolescents would have poorer 30-day outcomes after adolescent bariatric surgery.
methodsAdolescent patients 19 years or younger who had bariatric surgery from January 2015 to December 2018 were identified in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Initiative Program datafiles. Patient characteristics and 30-day perioperative outcomes were compared across racial groups. Trends in utilization of adolescent bariatric surgery were evaluated by race and procedure.
resultsBariatric surgery was performed in 3177 adolescents with a mean age of 17.9 years [standard deviation (SD) 1.1 years]. The majority of patients were White 71.5% (2,271), while only 16.4% (520) were Black, and 12.1% (386) were other. Black adolescents 42.7% (222) more commonly presented with a BMI >50kg/m
conclusionsDespite similar short-term outcomes, significant disparities exist for Black adolescents who qualify for bariatric surgery. Further investigation is warranted to better understand the racial differences that limit access and utilization of this safe and effective intervention.
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