Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia post –sleeve gastrectomy: cardiopexy with ligamentum teres

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is becoming an increasingly popular form of bariatric surgery [1]. Given this popularity, more is being understood about the management of the complications associated with LSG, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias. As per followed practice, LSG predisposes patients to GERD and should not be performed in obese patients with preexisting GERD or hiatal hernia [2]. In these patients, surgical reinforcement of the lower esophageal sphincter at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) to restore function is necessary to prevent acid reflux.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Surgeon-at-work Source Type: research