Perioperative mortality in bariatric surgery: meta-analysis

Bariatric surgery is an established treatment for severe obesity; however, fewer than 1 per cent of eligible patients undergo surgery. The perceived risk of surgery may contribute to the low uptake. The aim of this study was to determine perioperative mortality associated with bariatric surgery, comparing different operation types and data sources.A literature search of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials...