Development of an Interactive Outcome Estimation Tool for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Mexico Based on a Cohort of 1002 Patients.

Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) is one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures. Considering significant differences between populations around the world, surgical outcomes may vary widely. The aim of the study was to develop an educational patient-specific interactive application that may estimate the potential outcomes of LRYGB in the Mexican population.

Economic Evaluation of Bariatric Surgery in Mexico Using Discrete Event Simulation.

Objectives: Morbid obesity represents high costs to health institutions in controlling associated comorbidities. It has been shown that bariatric surgery resolves or improves comorbidities, thus reducing resource utilization. This analysis estimated the total costs of treating morbid obesity and related comorbidities through conventional treatment compared to bariatric surgery under the Mexican public health system perspective.