Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Auditorium Lulli

1. How does obesity impact esophageal physiology? 
2. Should esophageal physiologic testing be routinely performed prior to bariatric intervention?
3. How should dysphagia following bariatric surgery be evaluated? 
4. Can bariatric surgery cause achalasia and achalasia-like disorders? 
5. How do weight regain and associated interventions affect esophageal symptoms? – 
6. What are the consequences of intragastric balloons on esophageal and gastrointestinal symptoms? 
7. What are the mechanisms underlying excessive reflux following bariatric surgery? 
8. How should reflux following bariatric surgery be managed? 
9. What is the approach to a hiatal hernia following bariatric surgery? 
10. Do endoscopic gastric remodeling procedures cause esophageal symptoms? 
11. What are the esophageal and gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonist use? 
12. What is the impact of obesity and weight loss interventions on the risk of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer?