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Cost-effective bariatric surgery in Germany today
H W Kuhlmann1, R A Falcone, A M Wolf
1Evangelisches und Johanniter Klinikum, Duisburg/Dinslaken/Oberhausen gGmbH, Germany. hans-werner.kuhlmann@ejk.de
Obesity Surgery
|February 15, 2001
Summary
Bariatric surgery in Germany shows potential economic benefits by reducing costs of conservative treatments and preventing obesity-related health issues. This study assessed the economic viability of bariatric procedures.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Assessed the current status of bariatric surgery in Germany.
- Focused on the economic implications of obesity surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the economic viability of bariatric surgery in Germany.
- To understand the financial impact of obesity interventions.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed to German hospitals performing obesity surgery in 1997.
- Response rate was 37%, considered adequate for the German context.
Main Results:
- Despite a 37% response rate, discernible trends in bariatric surgery were observed.
- The economic aspect of bariatric procedures was a key focus of the inquiry.
Conclusions:
- Bariatric surgery in Germany may be cost-effective.
- Potential savings arise from reduced conservative therapy costs and prevention of co-morbidities.
- Addresses the economic burden of morbid obesity.