JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES Volume 25, Number 3, 2015 ª Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. DOI: 10.1089/lap.2014.0639
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Do Not Reach Obese Men Hans F. Fuchs, MD,1,2,* Ryan C. Broderick, MD,1,* Cristina R. Harnsberger, MD,1 David C. Chang, PhD,1,3 Bryan J. Sandler, MD, FACS,1 Garth R. Jacobsen, MD, FACS,1 and Santiago Horgan, MD, FACS1
Abstract
Background: Epidemiological studies have shown an equal gender distribution of obesity in the United States; however, literature suggests approximately 80% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery are female. The aim of this study is to identify factors that contribute to this gender disparity. Study Design: A retrospective analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample was performed. Obese patients who underwent open or laparoscopic gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy were identified using International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition codes. Patients
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Do Not Reach Obese Men Hans F. Fuchs, MD,1,2,* Ryan C. Broderick, MD,1,* Cristina R. Harnsberger, MD,1 David C. Chang, PhD,1,3 Bryan J. Sandler, MD, FACS,1 Garth R. Jacobsen, MD, FACS,1 and Santiago Horgan, MD, FACS1
Abstract
Background: Epidemiological studies have shown an equal gender distribution of obesity in the United States; however, literature suggests approximately 80% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery are female. The aim of this study is to identify factors that contribute to this gender disparity. Study Design: A retrospective analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample was performed. Obese patients who underwent open or laparoscopic gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy were identified using International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition codes. Patients
