Barriers to bariatric surgery: Factors influencing progression to bariatric surgery in a U.S. metropolitan area

Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for obesity. However, the number of patients that progress to bariatric surgery after initial evaluation remains low.The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing a qualified patient's successful progression to surgery in a U.S. metropolitan area.Academic, university hospital.A single-institution retrospective chart review was performed from 2003 to 2016. Patient...