Treatment of GERD in a Patient with Obesity

This protocol addresses the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a patient who also has Obesity. The presence of obesity defines a clinically distinct subset of GERD patients and shapes what interventions are appropriate to consider.

In obese patients with GERD, candidacy for available interventions — along with the patient's willingness to accept associated risks and requirements for lifestyle alterations — is a central factor in selecting the appropriate management approach.

For appropriate candidates, a specific bariatric surgical procedure is recommended as an option to address GERD in this setting. The full protocol specifies which patients qualify and what the complete evidence-based regimen entails.