A 58-year-old man with a 3-year history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) undergoes an upper endoscopy for ongoing reflux symptoms. Endoscopy reveals a 4 cm segment of salmon-coloured mucosa above the gastroesophageal junction. Biopsies confirm the presence of non-dysplastic intestinal metaplasia with goblet cells. He is asymptomatic on omeprazole 20 mg daily. He has no significant comorbidities.
What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
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