INTERNATIONAL BARIATRIC SURGERY REGISTRY IBSR The Internationa l Bariatric Surgery Registry (IBSR) is a non-profit data analysis center for bariatric surgery. The purpose of the IBSR is to promote optimum care of patients undergoing surgical treatment of severe obesity through standardized data collection and analyses. Since 1986, the 28 analyses have included patient summaries (Fig. 1), operative information (Fig. 2) and available outcome (Fig. 3). The IBSR membership has published 11 articles in refereed journals, presented at the NIH (1991), reported results at the ASBS (1987-2000), and provided 11 software releases. Membership options are: Surgeon, Silver and Gold* Corporate Sponsorships.

IB S R C holecystectom y P ercentages; N =8,097

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Figure 2. Cholecystectomy percentages 1986-2000. Data Source: IBSR 2000 Summer Pooled Report 14(2) 60 50

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Figure 3. Weight outcome: BMI at operation, 2 follow-up points, and BMI Loss. Data Source: IBSR 2000 Summer Pooled Report 14(2)

Figure 1. Weight (BMI) for IBSR patients (Simple and Complex procedures) and the US Population. Data Sources: IBSR 1999 Winter Pooled Report 14(1) and “Weighing the Options” - Institute of Medicine.* University of Iowa Department of Surgery

For additional Information contact: International Bariatric Surgery Registry Department of Surgery, 200 Hawkins Drive, 1504 JCP Iowa City, Iowa U.S.A. 52242-1086 Telephone (319) 335-8917; FAX (319) 356-8378 Internet [email protected]

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