Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for the Management of Weight Recurrence After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Mohammad H JamalMohsen AlhashemiCarol DsouzaSara Al-HassaniWafa QasemSulaiman AlmazeediSalman Al-Sabah

Published in: Obesity surgery (2024)

Short-term outcomes show that semaglutide and tirzepatide can be an effective treatment for managing weight recurrence after SG. Studies with longer follow-up are needed to determine the durability, as weight regain after discontinuation of the medication is highly likely, and the high cost of these medications can limit their use.

Keyphrases

weight loss
body mass index
physical activity
weight gain
body weight
healthcare
bariatric surgery
emergency department
roux en y gastric bypass
combination therapy
replacement therapy
case control
drug induced