Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric SurgeryOct 22, 2026

Comparing weight-loss surgery and diabetes drugs in dialysis patients with obesity and diabetes

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Updated Oct 23, 2026

Abstract

Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are effective treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The comparative effects of MBS and GLP-1RAs on survival in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are not well understood.
Benefits related to waitlisting for kidney transplantation in ESKD following MBS or GLP-1RAs remain unclear.
Current evidence suggests both treatments may improve metabolic outcomes in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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