Comment on: The role of preoperative toxicology screening in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

We congratulate Dr. Chao and her colleagues on their important submission [ [1] Chao G.F. Ying L.D. Chan S.M. et al. The role of preoperative toxicology screening in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023; 19: 187-194 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (1) Google Scholar ]. It underscores the significant issue of mandated preoperative requirements for bariatric patients. The role of preoperative toxicology screening in patients undergoing bariatric surgerySurgery for Obesity and Related DiseasesVol. 19Issue 3PreviewSome programs and insurers may require patients to undergo toxicology screening despite lack of evidence that this practice affects postoperative outcomes. Full-Text PDF