Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	105607
Country	Saudi Arabia

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease five-years after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Adnan Alzanbagi, Laeeque A Qureshi, Mohammed S Khan, Salem Alotaibi, Abdulaziz Tashkhandi, Saad Alzahrani, Mahmoud A Eliouny, Aly ElBahrawy, AlWahhaj Khogeer, Mohammed Hazazi, Suhail Hezry, Feras Fatani and Mohammed K Shariff
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Corresponding Author	Mohammed K Shariff, MD, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, King Abdullah Medical City, Muzdalifah Road, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia. shariff.m@kamc.med.sa
Key Words	Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Barrett’s esophagus; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Gastroscopy; Endoscopic esophagitis
Core Tip	This retrospective single-center observational study investigates the prevalence of esophageal disorders five-years post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in a Saudi Arabian population. The study reveals a significant increase in gastroesophageal reflux disease from 16% to 64%, with 54% being de novo cases, and endoscopic esophagitis rising to 30%. While Barrett’s esophagus (BE) remains rare (2.6%), the findings highlight the need for long-term endoscopic surveillance, particularly for older patients and those with hypertension. This research provides critical insights into the post-LSG risks of esophageal disorders in a region with traditionally low BE prevalence.
Citation	Alzanbagi A, Qureshi LA, Khan MS, Alotaibi S, Tashkhandi A, Alzahrani S, Eliouny MA, ElBahrawy A, Khogeer A, Hazazi M, Hezry S, Fatani F, Shariff MK. Prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease five-years after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A retrospective study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-01-30 14:14
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Return for Revision	2025-03-20 10:32
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-06-12 08:38
Articles in Press	2025-06-12 08:38
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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