Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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J. Am. Coll. Surg.
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Review Comparative Study
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in US Accredited vs Non-Accredited Centers: A Systematic Review.
Accreditation for bariatric surgery has been scrutinized recently for its impact on surgical outcomes. This study aimed to systematically examine the medical literature to examine the impact of bariatric accreditation on surgical outcomes. ⋯ This study found that the preponderance of medical evidence supports accreditation for bariatric surgery.