Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Sleeve gastrectomy is associated with an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). By contrast, the impact of endoscopic gastric remodeling (EGR) on GERD symptoms remains unclear. METHODS: This prospective study included patients who underwent EGR and completed validated GERD-related patient-reported outcome questionnaires at baseline and 12 months postprocedure. RESULTS: Fifty patients were included. At 12 months post-EGR, both GERD questionnaire and Reflux Symptom Index scores significantly improved. Proton-pump inhibitor use decreased from 38% at baseline to 20% at 12 months ( P = 0.047). The presence of a hiatal hernia at baseline was associated with greater symptom improvement. DISCUSSION: EGR improves both typical and atypical GERD symptoms and reduces proton-pump inhibitor dependence. It may represent a preferable treatment option for patients with obesity and concomitant GERD.