However , the existing evidence does suggest that bariatric surgery has a generally positive impact on occupational outcomes .
This suggests that surgery may have wider economic , social and psychological benefits above and beyond its immediate health benefits
Introduction Obesity has been linked with reduced productivity in the workplace and is associated with higher levels of unemployment and absenteeism .
Studies have shown improvement in functioning and enhanced activity levels in patients after bariatric surgery .
Objectives We perform a systematic review and meta- analysis of the literature to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on occupational outcomes .
A study on the economic impact of bariatric surgery.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the private third-party payer return on investment for  bariatric surgery the United States . STUDY DESIGN Morbidly obese patients aged 18 years or older were identified in an employer cl aims data base of more than 5 million beneficiaries ( 1999 - 2005 ) using International Classification of Diseases , Ninth Revision , Clinical Modification code 278.01 . Each of 3651 patients who underwent bariatric surgery during this period was matched to a control subject who was morbidly obese and never underwent bariatric surgery . Bariatric surgery patients and controls were matched based on patient demographics , selected comorbidities , and costs . METHODS Total healthcare costs for bariatric surgery patients and their controls were recorded for 6 months before surgery through the end their continuous enrollment . To account for potential differences in patient characteristics , we calculated the cost differential by estimating a Tobit model . A return on investment was estimated from the result ing coefficients . Costs were inflation adjusted to 2005 US dollars using the Consumer Price Index for Medical Care , and the cost savings were discounted by 3.07 % , the month Treasury bill rate during the same period . RESULTS The mean bariatric surgery investment ranged from approximately $ 17,000 to $ 26,000 . After controlling for observable patient characteristics , we estimated all costs to have been recouped within 2 years for laparoscopic surgery patients and within 4 years for open surgery patients . CONCLUSIONS Downstream savings associated with bariatric surgery are estimated to offset the initial costs in 2 to 4 years . R and omized or quasiexperimental studies would be useful to confirm this conclusion , as unobserved characteristics may influence the decision to undergo surgery and can not be controlled for in this analysis
However , the existing evidence does suggest that bariatric surgery has a generally positive impact on occupational outcomes .
This suggests that surgery may have wider economic , social and psychological benefits above and beyond its immediate health benefits
Introduction Obesity has been linked with reduced productivity in the workplace and is associated with higher levels of unemployment and absenteeism .
Studies have shown improvement in functioning and enhanced activity levels in patients after bariatric surgery .
Objectives We perform a systematic review and meta- analysis of the literature to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on occupational outcomes .