Bariatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Resources for Payors
Learn more about minimally invasive bariatric surgery and the benefits/risks with these resources:
Evidence Based Benefit Design for Bariatric Surgery, looks at the topic of Bariatric Surgery and provides considerations and guidance for PPO's.
AAPPO Bariatric Issue Brief Series-Case Studies Booklet.
Bariatric Surgery Economic Outcomes Related Articles
A Study on the Economic Impact of Bariatric Surgery
- Pierre-Yves Crémieux, PhD; Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD; Scott A. Shikora, MD; Arindam Ghosh, PhD; Haixia Elaine Yang, PhD; and Marric Buessing, BA A Study on the Economic Impact of Bariatric Surgery. Amercian Journal of Managed Care 2008 Sep;14(9):589-96. PubMed Link
Economic Impact of the Clinical Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Diabetes Patients with BMI >35kg/m2
- Klein, Samuel, Economic Impact of the Clinical Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Diabetes Patients with BMI >35kg/m2. Obesity 2010, Published online, 9/9/10, www.obesityjournal.org, PubMed Link
Utilization Rate of Bariatric Surgery in an Employee-Based Healthcare System Following Surgery Coverage
- Kim, Keith, Utilization Rate of Bariatric Surgery in an Employee-Based Healthcare System Following Surgery Coverage. Obesity Surgery 2010, 20(11): 1575-78. PubMed Link
Medication Utilization and Annual Health Care Costs in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Before and After Bariatric Surgery
- Makary, Martin, Medication Utilization and Annual Health Care Costs in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Before and After Bariatric Surgery. Archives of Surgery 2010, 145(8): 726-731. PubMed Link
Longitudinal cost experience for gastric bypass patients
- Mullen DM, Marr TJ. Longitudinal cost experience for gastric bypass patients. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 2010, 6: 243-248. PubMed Link
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Related Articles
Long-term Results of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obesity
- Himpens J, Dobbeleir J, Peeters G. Long-term Results of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obesity. Annals of Surgery 2010 Aug; 252(2):319-24. PubMed Link
Recent Improvements in Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
- Encinosa WE, Bernard DM, Du D, et al. Recent Improvements in Bariatric Surgery Outcomes. Medical Care 2009, 47(5): 531-535. PubMed Link
Hospital Complication Rates with Bariatric Surgery in Michigan
- Birkmeyer NJ, Dimick JB, Share D, et al. Hospital Complication Rates with Bariatric Surgery in Michigan. JAMA 2010, 304(4): 435-442. PubMed Link
Relationship between surgeon volume and adverse outcomes after RYGB in Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
- Smith MD, Patterson E, Wahed AS, et al. Relationship between surgeon volume and adverse outcomes after RYGB in Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) study Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 2010, 4;6(2):118-125. PubMed Link
Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication Related Articles
Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: An Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure
- Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M, et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: An Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Bariatric Times 2010, 7(5): 8-10. PubMed Link
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Resources for Employers
Successful treatment of obesity is dependent upon the patient making a real commitment to lifelong changes. He or she needs to be fully invested in a weight loss program that may include traditional and minimally invasive bariatric surgery.
Share these resources with your employees and health plan members to help them understand the facts about their condition and possible options for treatment.
Ethicon Bariatric & Metabolic
Learn more about bariatric surgical options and our science-based solutions that help deliver better outcomes across the continuum of care.
Health Central
Gain information on weight management and become connected with others facing those challenges.
Obesity Help
In-depth resource for weight loss surgery; research, forums and experiences.
The Mayo Clinic
Offers information on the relationship of weight to overall health, strategies for weight loss, and information about weight management treatments.
Obesity Action Coalition
Includes information and support for patients, and also serves as an advocacy organization.
USDA Food and Nutrition Resource Center
Created a comprehensive list of sources for consumers to assist in understanding health implications of obesity and weight loss strategies.
