Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Outcomes in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Hiatal Hernia

摘要

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia (HH) are classically considered contraindications to bariatric restrictive procedures. Despite the high number of studies that have been published, the relationship between laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and GERD/HH is still not clear.