Mandatory Hiatoplasty in Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

Implementation of Mandatory Hiatoplasty in Sleeve Gastrectomy: Strategy for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Risk Reduction

The goal of this observational study is to learn about incidence of postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease in mandatory hiatoplasty performed during gastric sleeve surgery.

The main question[s] it aims to answer are:

• Incidence of postoperative GERD in patients undergoing gastric sleeve with mandatory hiatoplasty
• Comparison of postoperative complication rates, including GERD

Participants will answer a follow-up questionnaire, about postoperative quality of life

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients over 18 years of age.
• Gender indistinct.
• Overweight, obesity grade I, II, III, super obesity or super-super obesity.
• Underwent gastric sleeve with hiatoplasty for obesity management at a high volume Tijuana hospital dedicated to bariatric surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient records with incomplete information.