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Researchers from the University of Michigan have released a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finding, to no surprise, that vast surgical experience is necessary in reducing complications following bariatric surgery. Led by Nancy Birkmeyer PhD, the researchers wrote:

“The frequency of serious complications among patients after bariatric in Michigan is low. Rates of serious complications are inversely associated with hospital and surgeon procedure volume but not COE [center of excellence] status. … Experience in bariatric surgery lessens problems.” (articles.latimes.com)

The study focused on complications involving 15,275 Michigan patients who underwent surgery at 25 hospitals with 62 surgeons between June 2006 and September 2009. These patients all underwent different forms of bariatric procedures, all which aim to help patients lose weight.

Deaths occurred in only 0.03% of adjustable gastric band patients, 0.14% of gastric bypass patients, and 0% for those who had sleeve gastrectomies.

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Tags: adjustable gastric band, bariatric surgery, Gastric Bypass, Journal of the American Medical Association, obesity, sleeve gastrectomy, University of Michigan

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