GERD Is Associated with Higher Long-Term Reoperation Rates After Bariatric Surgery

Conclusion Preoperative GERD in Caucasian bariatric patients is associated with a higher risk of reoperation. Lengthy hospital stay and readmission within 30 days of laparoscopic bariatric surgery are independent predictors of higher reoperation rates.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research