Estimating the Bariatric Surgery Rate in the Potentially Eligible Population within the Brazilian Public Healthcare System, 2017–2023
Clinical Scorecard: Assessing the Rate of Bariatric Surgery Among Eligible Individuals in Brazil's Public Healthcare System from 2017 to 2023
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Key Mechanisms Bariatric surgery procedures including gastrectomy and gastroplasty aimed at weight reduction; clarify types of procedures. Target Population Care Setting
Key Highlights
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Identify severe obesity using BMI criteria and associated comorbidities. Management
Prioritize access to bariatric surgery for eligible individuals in SUS. Monitoring & Follow-up
Track surgical rates and patient outcomes to assess program effectiveness. Risks
Consider long waiting times and limited access to surgery in public healthcare. Patient & Prescribing Data
Adults aged 19–65 years with severe obesity without private health insurance.
Surgery rates remain low despite high prevalence of severe obesity.
Clinical Best Practices
Utilize national databases for accurate estimation of surgical eligibility and access. Implement strategies to reduce waiting times for bariatric surgery in SUS. Related Resources & Content
