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Descriptive Analysis of International Bariatric Surgery Tourism Services

Published:2023-02-24 Issue:4 Volume:33 Page:1300-1303
ISSN:0960-8923
Container-title:Obesity Surgery
language:en
Short-container-title:OBES SURG

Author:

Azlan Ariffin,Finucane Francis M.,Flaherty Gerard T.^ORCID

Abstract

AbstractInadequate access to public bariatric surgical services has favoured the growth of bariatric tourism. This study analysed data extracted from bariatric surgical centres that care for patients travelling from abroad. The research highlights apparent deficits in accreditation, communication, perioperative care, and travel health advice. An international registry of accredited bariatric tourism providers and patient education may be indicated.

Funder

National University Ireland, Galway

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Nutrition and Dietetics,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism,Surgery

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11695-023-06522-5.pdf

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