ArticleObesity surgery2018
Initial Experience of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Waves Delivery to the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (Stretta Procedure) on Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation After Gastric Surgery.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsPooled it
- Stretta procedure versus proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of nonerosive reflux disease: A 6-month follow-up.Medicine · 2020Trial
- The Future of Obesity Care: Exploring Synergies Between Metabolic Bariatric Surgery, Interventional Endoscopy and Pharmacotherapy.Obesity surgery · 2026Review
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease related to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.Mini-invasive surgery · 2025Article
- GERD after Bariatric Surgery: A Review of the Underlying Causes and Recommendations for Management.Current gastroenterology reports · 2024Review
- Endoscopic Non-ablative Radiofrequency Treatment (Stretta) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).Current gastroenterology reports · 2024Review
- Surgical treatment strategies for gastroesophageal reflux after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Review
- Y Not Roux-en-Y?: Resolution of Barrett's Esophagus After Surgical Conversion of Gastric Sleeve in Two Patients.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2023Article
- Antireflux mucosal intervention (ARMI) procedures for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2022Review
- In Which Situation is Endoscopic Radiofrequency Anti-Reflux Therapy (Stretta) Effective for Controlling Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms?Clinical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Gastroesophageal Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy.Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract · 2021Review
- Revisional Surgeries of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2021Review
- Mind the Gap: Current Treatment Alternatives for GERD Patients Failing Medical Treatment and Not Ready for a Fundoplication.Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques · 2020Review
- Revision of Sleeve Gastrectomy with Hiatal Repair with Gastropexy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Obesity surgery · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs de novo or intensifies after sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Endoscopic radiofrequency (Stretta) is a minimally invasive, effective tool to treat GERD. However, Stretta safety and efficacy are unknown in patients with GERD after LSG. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Stretta treatment post-LSG GERD, quality of life, and PPI dose up to 6 months.
methodsA retrospective review of all patients' data who underwent Stretta procedure in our center. Demographics, pre-Stretta lower esophageal manometry, 24-h pH monitoring, endoscopic and radiological findings, GERD symptoms using Quality of Life (HR-QoL) questionnaire, and PPI doses at 0, 3, and 6 months were reviewed.
resultsFifteen patients had an initial BMI of 44.4 ± 9 kg/m
conclusionsStretta did not improve GERD symptoms in patients post-LSG at short-term follow-up, and about 6.7% complication rate was reported. Patients were not satisfied despite the decrease in PPI dose.
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