Same‐Day Discharge Metabolic‐Bariatric Surgery in Australia: Experience in a Regional Public Hospital
This study demonstrates that SDD MBS is a safe and effective pathway in selected patients, with low readmission and complication rates. Implementing SDD in the public sector has the potential to improve access to bariatric services, reduce healthcare costs, and optimise resource utilisation.
Authors
- Richard Harrison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3674-9622)
- Igor Lemech
- Lee S. Kyang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7955-3799)
- Denbigh Simond
- Nicholas Williams
Institutions
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (AU)
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ANZ Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70289
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Notre Dame Australia