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GLP-1 drugs before weight-loss surgery surged 16-fold since 2020, now used by over 29% of patients.
Use of GLP-1 drugs before weight-loss surgery has surged 16-fold since 2020, with over 29% of patients receiving such medications by late 2024, up from under 2%, according to a study of nearly 365,000 patients presented at the American College of Surgeons’ 2025 meeting.
The trend reflects a growing shift toward combining pharmacotherapy and surgery for severe obesity, particularly among non-diabetic and diabetic patients.
Researchers note this marks a new era in multidisciplinary weight management, though optimal pre-surgical use remains under study.
Findings are preliminary and not yet peer-reviewed.
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Los fármacos GLP-1 antes de la cirugía de pérdida de peso aumentaron 16 veces desde 2020, ahora utilizados por más del 29% de los pacientes.