A 59-year-old with obesity and long-standing GERD considers antireflux surgery. Objective testing shows pathologic reflux. Which statement aligns with...

Question

A 59-year-old with obesity and long-standing GERD considers antireflux surgery. Objective testing shows pathologic reflux. Which statement aligns with ACG?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic fundoplication is an option in appropriately selected patients after objective confirmation

Answer

Obesity is a contraindication to surgical therapy

Answer

Transoral incisionless fundoplication is preferred over laparoscopic fundoplication in all

Answer

Ambulatory pH testing is unnecessary before surgery

Answer

Surgery cures GERD in all patients and eliminates PPI need

us-abim MCQ (SBA): GERD-Surgical Candidacy

A 59-year-old with obesity and long-standing GERD considers antireflux surgery. Objective testing shows pathologic reflux. Which statement aligns with ACG?