Results and Outcomes

Experience is the foundation for excellence in surgery, as it is of most complex activities. That is why surgical volumes — the number of times a doctor has performed particular procedures — are a predictor of excellent outcomes in surgery.

Our surgeons' statistics back this up. Collectively, having more than 4,000 surgical cases under their belts, including more than 1,800 primary bariatric procedures, our surgeons maintain an impeccable record of excellent bariatric surgical outcomes and minimal complication rates at Stony Brook.

Patient Testimonial

Susan Dobias, a young female in her 30s, had issues with excess weight since her adolescent years. Eventually, weight-related health problems, including joint pain and a pre-diabetes diagnosis, led to her to seek treatment at the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center. We offer an unparalleled combination of surgical excellence and experience, interdisciplinary expertise, and compassionate services tailored to every patient’s needs – including Susan’s.

Stony Brook Statistics

Stony Brook’s statistics far exceed national averages and, in fact, are some of the best reported in the country. The 2023 outcomes listed below are compared to those reported nationally.

The chart compares four healthcare metrics between “Our 2023 Outcomes” and “National Outcomes.” For Complication Rate, "Our Outcomes" is 0.6% compared to the national average of 3.1%. Hospital Readmissions show 1.7% for "Our Outcomes" versus 3.1% nationally. Reoperations are 0.6% for "Our Outcomes" compared to 1.1% nationally. Total ED Visits are 5.8% for "Our Outcomes" versus 9.2% for the national average. The data highlights consistently better results for Our Outcomes across all categories.

Bariatric Surgery Results

In evaluating whether to have bariatric surgery, consider its impact on your health, healthcare costs and usage, and survival. Research demonstrates that bariatric surgery dramatically improves patients' health and helps keep them out of the hospital.

Bariatric Surgery Dramatically Improves Health

A 2022 umbrella analysis that included 28 different studies found significant evidence for bariatric surgery reducing the following health conditions:

38 percent reduction in all-cause mortality
54 percent reduced risk of stroke
51 percent reduced risk of cardiovascular events
44 percent decrease in total cancer incidence
75 percent reduction in diabetes-related mortality
65 percent reduction of PCOS incidence in 12 months
51 percent improvement in depression
42 percent improvement in anxiety