Surgeon variation in severity of reflux symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy

Prior studies have demonstrated an increase in gastroesophageal reflux after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). However, it is unknown whether symptom severity varies or if outcomes are surgeon-specific. A validated reflux symptom survey was obtained at baseline and at 1 year after primary LSG on 7358 patients participating in a state-wide quality improvement collaborative between 2013 and 2018. Patients with worsening symptoms after surgery...