Why the study?
Obesity directly affects GERD development and complications, creating a particular challenge in bariatric surgery candidates with proven GERD that can lead to postoperative reflux.
Does the choice of bariatric procedure affect postoperative GERD outcomes in obese patients?
Does the choice of bariatric procedure affect postoperative GERD outcomes in obese patients?
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the preferred bariatric procedure for obese patients with pre-existing GERD due to its favorable impact on reflux symptoms compared to sleeve gastrectomy.
Preoperative GERD screening may be warranted in bariatric candidates; leaves open optimal procedural choices for comorbid patients.
The obesity pandemic is becoming one of the most significant global problems. Along with obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is becoming the most prevalent digestive problem. The relationship between these two conditions has been proven - obesity directly affects the development of GERD, as well as an increase in the incidence of GERD complications. A particular problem arises in patients who are candidates for bariatric surgery and have proven GERD, which can result in postoperative reflux. This review aims to highlight the interaction between these two conditions and present the results of bariatric surgery in the context of evaluating reflux disease before and after the bariatric procedure.
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