A641 Less is More: Avoiding Conversion to RYGB with LINX placement after Sleeve Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a commonly performed bariatric procedure in obesity management. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in this population has reported rates of 23-100% GERD after LSG . GERD after LSG has been noted with recent studies demonstrating de novo reflux or symptom exacerbation despite weight loss. Fundoplication is not an option, and medically refractory GERD after LSG is usually treated with conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). This video demonstrates the placement of a magnetic sphincter augmentation device after LSG as an alternative to conversion to RYGB.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research