Resuming Bariatric Surgery Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic: Early Surgical Outcomes at a Tertiary Referral Center in the Middle East.

Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgical procedures have been delayed. Even with the implementation of surgical societies' recommendations, patient safety remains a concern. This study evaluates the postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing bariatric surgery after reopening (RO) elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.