The influence of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms on patient satisfaction after sleeve gastrectomy

Background Sleeve gastrectomy has become the most common procedure performed for weight loss. But emerging data indicate that this procedure can result in lifestyle-limiting gastroesophageal reflux disease. The influence of these gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms on patient satisfaction with the procedure has not been explored. Methods Using a statewide, bariatric-specific data registry, we studied 6,608 patients who underwent...