Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux can be Reduced by Changes in Surgical Technique

2012194 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Jorge Daes · Universidad Autónoma del Caribe

Rodolfo Dennis · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Abstract

Our results confirm that careful attention to surgical technique can result in significantly reduced occurrence of symptoms of GERD up to 12 months postoperatively, compared with previous reports of LSG in the literature.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Obesity Surgery

Volume 22, Issue 12, pp. 1874-1879

DOI: 10.1007/s11695-012-0746-5

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