Applying an Anti-reflux Suture in the One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass to Prevent Biliary Reflux: a Long-Term Observational Study.
Nienke SlagterJonne HopmanAnna G AltenburgLoek J M de HeideEwoud H JutteMirjam A KaijserStefan L DamenAndré P van BeekMarloes EmousPublished in: Obesity surgery (2021)
The presence of preoperative GERD should be weighted heavily in the decision to perform an OAGB as this is a major risk factor for conversion surgery due to reflux. The anti-reflux suture might be a valuable addition to the procedure of the OAGB because it results in fewer conversion surgeries for reflux.