Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association

GLP-1 receptor drugs linked to lower kidney cancer risk after weight-loss surgery

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Abstract

The association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and kidney cancer risk in patients after metabolic and bariatric surgery remains unclear.

  • Kidney cancer is increasingly linked to obesity.
  • Metabolic and bariatric surgery may lower the risk of some obesity-related cancers.
  • Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists has risen following metabolic and bariatric surgery.
  • This evaluation focuses on adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
  • The relationship between GLP-1 RA initiation and kidney cancer risk is under investigation.

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