M. Cook

Gastroesophageal reflux disease as a risk factor for postoperative complications in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program registry (2015-2022): implications for preoperative evaluation.

BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is frequently reported in metabolic surgery patients and has been associated with increased postoperative complications. However, variability in GERD diagnosis, reliance on self-reported symptoms, and medication use may be confounding factors. OBJECTIVES Evaluate GERD...