Background: Obesity is a complex disease with global implications for public health and economic costs. Bariatric surgery is recognized as an effective and cost-efficient treatment for severe obesity. Some individuals may turn to medical tourism if they cannot access bariatric surgery domestically. However, this presents challenges for clinicians when patients return with postoperative complications.
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