Descriptive Analysis of International Bariatric Surgery Tourism Services

Ariffin Azlan; Francis M. Finucane; Gerard T. Flaherty

doi:10.1007/s11695-023-06522-5

Descriptive Analysis of International Bariatric Surgery Tourism Services

Medicine

Galway University Hospital
University of Galway
National Institute of Preventive Cardiology

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Abstract

Inadequate 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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1300-1303
Number of pages	4
Journal	Obesity Surgery
Volume	33
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-023-06522-5
Publication status	Published - Apr 2023

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Bariatric
Health information
Medical tourism
Obesity
Surgical tourism

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