In this report, the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) provides an analysis of Bariatric surgery, also referred to as weight loss surgery and metabolic surgery, in the independent healthcare sector in the UK, covering the years 2016 to 2023.
The report:
- shows the annual trend changes in admissions
- compares 2023 to 2019 (as the previous comparable year before the Covid-19 pandemic)
We examine annual trends of admission for weight loss surgery, the variation across sex and age groups, the setting of surgery (i.e. inpatient or daycase) and the regional distribution of private surgery across the UK.
‘Weight Loss Surgery’ procedures included in this report are:
- Bypass operation
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric banding
- Gastric stapling
Only patients with a primary diagnosis of obesity or cosmetic reason for the weight loss surgery have been used in this analysis.
We also report separately on the annual admissions rate for Gastric Balloon insertion, a nonsurgical weight loss intervention.
By exploring these areas, the report aims to uncover insights into the evolving landscape of the weight loss surgery in independent sector.
In producing this report, we are grateful for the support of Professor Omar Khan, on behalf of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society. He has kindly also provided the Foreword.
