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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common chronic conditions that can affect one's quality of life. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become a popular technique and currently is the most frequently practiced surgical operation to treat obesity today. However, the prevalence of GERD following SG can be fairly high. Several studies have noted an incidence between 6% and 47%. To preserve this natural barrier during SG, a careful dissection at the angle of His must be maintained in order to spare the sling fibers and avoid blunting the angle of His. During creation of the sleeve, the gastric sling fibers are frequently transected near the angle of His, particularly if the transection line is very close to this anatomic landmark. These sling fibers contribute significantly to the function of the LES. The investigators suggest that after the finishing of SG, the anatomical structure of His horn was destroyed or partly destroyed, and the acute angle of His become obtuse angle. The investigators propose to perform a prospective randomized controlled study to reestablish the acute angle of His in obese patients followig sleeve gastrectomy to prevent GERD.


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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common chronic conditions that can affect one's quality of life. Management of GERD consists primarily in the use of proton pump inhibitors and, in a subset of patients refractory to medical therapy, the use of some form of antireflux surgery. Goals for most antireflux procedures include restoration of a competent lower esophageal sphincter, transhiatal esophageal mobilization to establish 3 cm of intraabdominal esophagus, repair of concomitant hiatus hernia or crura separation, and performance of a partial or total fundoplication. Although the mechanism of action of the surgical fundoplication is multifactorial, one of the most important components is the reestablishment of the acute angle of His through the reconstruction and accentuation of the native musculomucosal, gastroesophageal flap valve.The anatomical mechanisms preventing GERD are the oblique sling fibers of the cardia, the phrenoesophageal ligament, the crura of the diaphragm, and the angle of His. The esophagus normally enters the stomach at an acute angle (the angle of His). Several factors have been identified including the intrinsic lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS), extrinsic compression of the LOS by the pinchcock action of the crural diaphragm, the length of intra-abdominal oesophagus and the anatomical configuration of the gastric cardia, the angle of His. Emphasis has been placed on either LOS dysfunction, loss of support by the crural diaphragm because of hiatus hernia, or loss of the angle of His. Studies suggested that the angle of His is an important antireflux mechanism. The more acute this angle, the more the gastric fundus will be projected toward the esophagus as gastric distension occurs during a meal. And studies showed that the angle of His plays a role in reflux after distal gastrectomy and that the severity of reflux may be estimated by measuring this angle. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become a popular technique and currently is the most frequently practiced surgical operation to treat obesity today. SM-BOSS and SLEEVEPASS studies proved that SG achieve similar weight loss and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities in comparison to those undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). However, the prevalence of GERD following SG can be fairly high. Several studies have noted an incidence between 6% and 47%. This has prompted discussion among the surgical community with regard to the underlying pathomechanisms of GERD after SG and the postoperative management of reflux disease. So far, a number of new techniques have been reported to yield more encouraging results with regard to reflux symptoms after SG, but most evidence originates from retrospective studies with a small number of cases or is based on experts' opinions. The available data are limited, and very heterogeneous. To preserve this natural barrier during SG, a careful dissection at the angle of His must be maintained in order to spare the sling fibers and avoid blunting the angle of His. During creation of the sleeve, the gastric sling fibers are frequently transected near the angle of His, particularly if the transection line is very close to this anatomic landmark. These sling fibers contribute significantly to the function of the LES. The investigators suggest that after the finishing of SG, the anatomical structure of His horn was destroyed or partly destroyed, and the acute angle of His become obtuse angle. The investigators propose to perform a prospective randomized controlled study to reestablish the acute angle of His in obese patients followig sleeve gastrectomy to prevent GERD. ;


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NCT number NCT05452980
Study type Interventional
Source Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
Contact Jia Gang Han
Phone +861085231604
Email hanjiagang@ccmu.edu.cn
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date June 1, 2022
Completion date December 30, 2025

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