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ReviewChirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Multimodal obesity therapy-preconditioning neoadjuvant strategies prior to bariatric surgery].

Lena Seidemann, Nicolo Licari, Arne Dietrich

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Review in Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lena SeidemannBereich Adipositas-, metabolische und endokrine Chirurgie, Klinik u. Poliklinik für Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Thorax- u. Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
Nicolo LicariBereich Adipositas-, metabolische und endokrine Chirurgie, Klinik u. Poliklinik für Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Thorax- u. Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
Arne DietrichBereich Adipositas-, metabolische und endokrine Chirurgie, Klinik u. Poliklinik für Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Thorax- u. Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland. arne.dietrich@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.

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Abstract

backgroundBariatric surgery is a key component of a multimodal treatment approach. In addition to surgery, conservative therapeutic options should be offered to promote preoperative weight loss and improve obesity-related comorbidities.

objectiveThis review aims to present available preconditioning strategies and evaluate whether and to what extent they improve pre- and postoperative weight loss and reduce perioperative risks. MATERIALS AND

methodsAnalysis and discussion of current literature on the topic.

resultsThe data available are highly heterogeneous. Preoperative weight loss can be achieved through hypocaloric diets, intragastric balloon placement, or the addition of glucagon-like peptide‑1 (GLP-1) agonists to lifestyle interventions before bariatric procedures. However, studies have not yet confirmed a positive effect on perioperative risk or postoperative weight development.

conclusionAlthough some preconditioning strategies appear promising and are partly part of clinical routine, the current evidence base is insufficient to support uniform recommendations for preconditioning prior to bariatric surgery.

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Bariatric SurgeryNeoadjuvant TherapyObesityObesity, MorbidPreoperative CareCombined Modality TherapyDiet, ReducingGastric BalloonHumansWeight LossGlucagon-like peptide‑1 receptor agonistsHypocaloric dietIntragastric balloonLifestyle interventionPreconditioning

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