The role of body mass index in determining clinical and quality of life outcomes after laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery

ConclusionThese findings suggest LARS in the overweight, obese, and morbidly obese populations —when compared to normal-weight cohorts in short-term follow-up—may have similar value in addressing pathological reflux manifestations and conveying quality of life benefits without added morbidity or mortality.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research