Effectiveness of Sleeve Gastrectomy Plus Fundoplication versus Sleeve Gastrectomy alone for Treatment of Severe Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a widely performed bariatric surgery but is associated with an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) in the long-term. Addition of a fundoplication to LSG may improve lower oesophageal sphincter function and reduce postoperative GERD.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research