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Secondary gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) may indicate conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). However, in patients with sufficient weight loss, there is no clear answer in the literature as to whether RYGB should be performed with loop lengths leading to metabolic effect, or whether it should be performed solely for anti-reflux purposes. We aimed to evaluate current surgical practices and limb-length preferences among French-speaking bariatric surgeons managing GERD after SG in patients with satisfactory weight loss.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional survey was distributed to members of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Fran\u00e7aise et Francophone de Chirurgie de l'Ob\u00e9sit\u00e9 et des Maladies M\u00e9taboliques (SOFFCO-MM). 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Diagnostic approaches varied: 40% routinely performed pH monitoring, and only three surgeons required manometry.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While the majority of surgeons do choose RYGB to manage GERD after SG in patients with satisfactory weight loss, only a minority follow a strictly \u201cstandard\u201d configuration (AL 140-150 cm, BL 70-80 cm). 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