Characteristics of patients undergoing bariatric surgery in an underserved minority population - Does OSA affect postoperative weight loss?

Abstract Obese patients are at increased risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Bariatric surgery is an important therapeutic measure in obese patients for management of weight and management of comorbidities. There is a scarcity of data on OSA, in inner city Hispanic and Black patients who undergo bariatric surgery. Differences between patients with and without OSA have not been assessed in this population. The study aims to answer these questions.