Repairing the esophagus during weight loss surgery for patients with a weak valve

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of repairing a hiatal hernia during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on the incidence of postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis (EE). The study aims to determine if patients with a lax gastroesophageal junction and hiatal hernia experience fewer complications after surgery when the hernia is repaired simultaneously. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving LSG alone and the other receiving LSG with hiatal hernia repair. The trial seeks to provide insights into the best surgical approach for patients at risk of postoperative complications.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 21-65 years old
* Able to provide informed consent
* Hill's grade III gastroesophageal junction on preoperative endoscopy
* Opted to undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as their bariatric procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
* Contraindications to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
* Opted not to undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
* Had previous upper gastrointestinal surgery
* Had documented erosive esophagitis on preoperative endoscopy
* Had Hill's grade I, II or IV gastroesophageal junction on preoperative endoscopy

Where it's running

• Singapore General Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting
• Sengkang General Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Baldwin Po Man Yeung, MBChB, FRCS — Sengkang General Hospital
• Study coordinator: Koy Min Chue, MBBS, FRCSEd
• Email: chuekoymin@gmail.com
• Phone: +65 91196091

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.