Key findings reveal that specific patient characteristics, including race, body mass index (BMI), diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and therapeutic anticoagulation, are linked to elevated 30-day readmission rates following metabolic surgery. Notably, black and Hispanic patients showed increased odds of readmission, particularly for multiple readmissions. This large-scale analysis emphasizes the importance of these factors in counseling patients regarding same-day discharge, aiming to improve patient outcomes and mitigate hospital resource utilization.
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