Why Are Still Less Than 1% of Eligible Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Each Year?

The Answered and Unanswered Questions in Bariatric SurgeryThe road to greater understanding and acceptance of bariatric surgery has been a long and challenging one, involving many stakeholders including patients, payors, health care providers, hospitals, employers, governments, professional societies, advocacy groups, the media, and industry. Over the years, questions have been raised about its safety, effectiveness, impact on disease, and cost-effectiveness, at times serving as roadblocks to