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Study Supports Pre-Surgery Use of GLP-1 RAs for Weight Reduction

Analysis of over 97,000 patients shows preoperative GLP-1 therapy led to weight loss up to 16.7 kg and did not increase surgical risks, according to a recent systematic review.

Summary by Medical Xpress
Overweight patients waiting for operations could safely use a particular type of weight-loss treatment to reduce the risk of surgical complications linked to their obesity, a new study reveals.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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