Serious Impacts of Postponing Bariatric Surgery as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Patient Perspective

Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the widespread suspension of bariatric surgical programs. Although this rapid adaption was initially necessary, the implications of delaying the most effective treatment for weight loss in a population at risk from this crisis are not well kno...

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Main Authors: Babur Ahmed MBBS, FRCS, Mohammad Altarawni MBBS, MRCS, Jodi Ellison BSc, Dip HE, Bilal H Alkhaffaf MBChB, PhD, FRCS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Patient Experience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735211008282