A. Professional guidelines
Bariatric and metabolic surgery guidance issued by recognized professional societies and public health agencies.
B. OCC verification
Primary-source pages published by Obesity Control Center referenced in this educational resource.
D. Published OCC data
Published Outcomes From 19,801 Bariatric Surgery Patients — ASMBS scientific meeting presentation (OCC / UCSD).
- 19,801 patients analyzed
- 1.2% 30-day morbidity
- No mortalities reported
- Standardized protocol following ASMBS guidelines
Source: ASMBS scientific meeting presentation (OCC / UCSD). Published outcomes reflect the specific patient population, time period, protocol, and follow-up analyzed. Individual outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed.
- ASMBS scientific program (publication archive) Use as a starting point to locate the abstract record.
E. Cost references
Editorial & medical review
Reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS, FASMBS. Last reviewed: June 2026.
This content is educational only and does not replace professional medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions should be made with qualified healthcare professionals.