Table 1.

Criteria for those who warrant anti-reflux surgery

Criteria[110]
Having typical GERD symptoms; at least a year-long history
Response to PPI; need for PPI dosage to increase
Hiatal hernia
Documented esophagitis
Documented acid reflux
Documented symptom reflux correlation
Proven LES incompetence

GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease; LES: Lower esophageal sphincter; PPI: Proton pump inhibitor.