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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Public Health Policy
  • Obesity Management

Background:

  • Bariatric surgery is a common procedure in Spain's public healthcare system.
  • Significant delays are experienced by patients on bariatric surgery waiting lists.
  • The Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO) aimed to assess this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the current situation of bariatric surgery waiting lists in Spanish public hospitals.
  • To gather data on the duration and impact of these waiting lists.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to members of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO).
  • Data were collected from 52 health centers (47 public, 5 private).
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.

Main Results:

  • 4724 patients were on bariatric surgery waiting lists, averaging 100 per public hospital.
  • 68% of patients waited over 6 months, with a mean delay of 397 days.
  • A significant percentage of patients experienced cardiovascular events while awaiting surgery.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals unacceptably long waiting times for bariatric surgery in Spain.
  • These prolonged delays have serious consequences for patient health.
  • Further research is needed to address potential biases and improve patient outcomes.