A 60-year-old with chronic GERD, BMI 36, and regurgitation despite PPI is evaluated. Which surgical option improves reflux and is recommended for obes...

Question

A 60-year-old with chronic GERD, BMI 36, and regurgitation despite PPI is evaluated. Which surgical option improves reflux and is recommended for obesity?

Accepted Answer

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass may be considered

Answer

Sleeve gastrectomy reliably reduces GERD

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No surgery improves GERD in obesity

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Nissen fundoplication contraindicated in all obese

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Only medical therapy works

us-abim MCQ (SBA): GERD (Obesity and Surgery)

A 60-year-old with chronic GERD, BMI 36, and regurgitation despite PPI is evaluated. Which surgical option improves reflux and is recommended for obesity?