Cost-utility and budget impact analysis of laparoscopic bariatric surgery for obesity with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Thailand
At the cost-effectiveness threshold of 160,000 baht/QALY, bariatric surgery was a cost-effective strategy and should continue to be included in the benefit package for patients with obesity and T2DM.
Authors
- Panu Looareesuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8179-9149)
- Prapaporn Noparatayaporn
- Preeda Sumritpradit
- Montarat Thavorncharoensap (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8256-2167)
- Usa Chaikledkaew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9457-9823)
- Ammarin Thakkinstian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9991-386X)
- Prapimporn Chattranukulchai Shantavasinkul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9110-3245)
Institutions
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Ramathibodi Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315336
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Mahidol University