Unnecessary test? study questions routine throat tube before reflux surgery

This study looks at whether people with acid reflux or a hiatal hernia can safely skip a test called esophageal manometry before their surgery. The test, which involves a thin tube through the nose to measure throat muscles, can be uncomfortable and delay surgery. Researchers will compare two groups of 96 adults: one group gets the test as usual, the other skips it. Everyone will have the same standard operation. The goal is to see if skipping the test leads to similar swallowing ability one year after surgery, while reducing discomfort and wait times.