JAMA surgery

Use of GLP-1 Receptor Medicines Before Weight Loss Surgery and Its Link to Weight Loss Results

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Abstract

This cohort study investigates the association between weight loss after bariatric surgery and preoperative use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs).

  • Weight loss following bariatric surgery may be influenced by the use of GLP-1 RAs before the procedure.
  • The study examines how preoperative medication impacts postoperative outcomes.
  • Findings could provide insights into optimizing weight loss strategies for bariatric surgery patients.

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