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Observational studyBMC endocrine disorders2025

Efficacy of 12 months therapy with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists liraglutide and semaglutide on weight regain after bariatric surgery: a real-world retrospective observational study.

Anders Boisen Jensen, Ursina Machado, Frida Renström, Stefan Aczél, Patrick Folie, Magdalena Biraima-Steinemann, Stefan Bilz

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Anders Boisen Jensen *Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland. anders.jensen@spitalbuelach.ch.
Ursina Machado *Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland.
Frida RenströmDivision of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland.
Stefan AczélDivision of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland.
Patrick FolieDivision of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland.
Magdalena Biraima-SteinemannDivision of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland.
Stefan BilzDivision of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) in patients with weight regain after bariatric surgery remains unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of 12 months of GLP1-RA treatment in a real-world patient population with weight regain after bariatric surgery.

methodsA single-centre retrospective observational study. Patients with post-bariatric weight regain subsequently treated with GLP1-RA were identified, and the effect on weight after 12 months of treatment was determined. Data are presented as medians (interquartile ranges) or frequencies (%), and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for paired and nonpaired group comparisons, respectively.

resultsForty patients (80% female) were included in the analysis. Liraglutide (3.0 mg, daily subcutaneous injection, n = 22) or semaglutide (1.0 mg, weekly subcutaneous injection, n = 18) was started 74.5 (51.0, 108.3) months after surgery following a weight regain of 14.7 (10.3, 19.6)%. After 12 months of GLP1-RA treatment, a total body weight, BMI, and percentage excess body weight reduction of 10.5 (6.1, 14.7) kg, 3.7 (2.5, 5.3) kg/m

conclusionGLP1-RA therapy with liraglutide or semaglutide for 12 months is efficacious and safe for the treatment of weight regain following bariatric surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Bariatric SurgeryGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsGlucagon-Like PeptidesHypoglycemic AgentsLiraglutideWeight GainAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlucagon-Like Peptide 1HumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSemaglutideTreatment OutcomeGlucagon-Like Peptide 1Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsGlucagon-Like PeptidesHypoglycemic AgentsLiraglutideSemaglutideBariatric surgeryGLP-1 receptor agonistLiraglutideSemaglutideWeight regain

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