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: Jing Hong LOO, Koy Min CHUE, Chin Hong LIM, Bin Chet TOH, Gamage Manisha Daminda KARIYAWASAM, Lester Wei Lin ONG, Jeremy Tian Hui TAN, Wai Keong WONG, Baldwin Po Man YEUNG Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
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