In the quest to understand 30-day readmission rates following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a study involving 235,563 patients identified several influential factors. These factors included age, gender, body mass index (BMI), payment source, length of hospital stay, comorbidities, and hospital characteristics. Older age, male gender, higher BMI, Medicare as the primary payer, and certain comorbidities were associated with higher readmission rates. Additionally, hospital factors like size and ownership played a role. Recognizing these influences is crucial for decision-making around readmission penalties.
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