Is gastroscopy necessary before bariatric surgery?

Table 1 Benefits of gastroscopy before bariatric surgery

Possible finding	Effect
Detection of gastroesophageal reflux disease	Selection of surgical technique
Evaluation of esophagitis	Selection of surgical technique
Evaluation of gastric mucosa (with biopsy result)	Selection of surgical technique
	Selection of stapler to be used
Evaluation of gastric outlet obstruction	Selection of surgical technique
	Prediction of additional procedure
Helicobacter pylori test	Treatment plan
Detection of possible malignancy	Canceling the surgery
Polyp excisions	Postponing the surgery until the pathology result
Detection of alkaline reflux gastritis	Selection of surgical technique
	Treatment planning
Detection of hiatal hernia	Selection of surgical technique
	Prediction of additional procedure