Gender as a Deterministic Factor in Procedure Selection and Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery.

Background And Objectives: With obesity rates rising in the United States, bariatric surgery has become a well-established and effective treatment for morbid obesity and its comorbid conditions. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy are two of the more common bariatric procedures. This study analyzes whether gender differences play a role in procedure selection and outcomes following either procedure.