Management of GERD and Barrett's Esophagus

Sleeve Gastrectomy: Effect on Esophageal Mucosa and its Treatment

François Julien, MD, FRCSC
General and Bariatric Surgeon
Quebec City Heart and Lung Institute
Quebec City, QC

Dr François Julien is a general and bariatric surgeon at the Quebec City Heart and Lung Institute.  He attended medical school at Université de Montréal and trained in general surgery at Université Laval, in Quebec City.  He pursued a minimally invasive and bariatric fellowship at the University of Ottawa and Université Laval. 

Presentation Overview:

Sleeve gastrectomy is the most widely performed bariatric procedure.  However, the incidence of GERD after sleeve gastrectomy, occasionally associated with erosive esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus, is also increasing.  The presenter will review the current evidences on this topic available in the recent literature.