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SynthesisObesity surgery2025

Impact of Semaglutide Administration on Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery: A Meta-Analysis.

Tannaz Jamialahamdi, Elaheh Mirhadi, Wael Almahmeed, Salim Virani, Ali H Eid, Khalid Al-Rasadi, Sepideh Salehabadi, Amirhossein Sahebkar

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Synthesis in Obesity surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Tannaz JamialahamdiPharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Elaheh MirhadiSchool of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Wael AlmahmeedHeart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Salim ViraniThe Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ali H EidDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Khalid Al-RasadiMedical Research Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Sepideh SalehabadiApplied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Amirhossein SahebkarApplied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. amir_saheb2000@yahoo.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA significant number of patients encounter weight gain (WG) or inadequate weight loss (IWL) following bariatric surgery for obesity. Recent studies have explored the role of semaglutide in addressing weight management challenges in patients who have inadequate weight loss or weight gain after bariatric surgery. Despite such studies, a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of semaglutide in this specific clinical context remains absent. Therefore, this study was undertaken to address this knowledge gap.

methodsDatabases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), case-control, cohort and observational studies involving use of semaglutide in the intervention arm post-bariatric surgery. Outcome was weight loss post-bariatric surgery.

resultsA total of six studies (300 participants) demonstrated significant weight reduction following semaglutide administration after bariatric surgery (WMD: - 15.730, 95% CI: - 22.140, - 9.320, p < 0.001). This effect remained robust in sensitivity analysis.

conclusionThe current data encourages the use of semaglutide for managing WG or IWL post-bariatric surgery.

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Anti-Obesity AgentsBariatric SurgeryGlucagon-Like PeptidesObesity, MorbidWeight LossGlucagon-Like Peptide 1HumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSemaglutideTreatment OutcomeAnti-Obesity AgentsGlucagon-Like Peptide 1Glucagon-Like PeptidesSemaglutideGLP agonistInadequate weight lossMeta-analysisMetabolic surgeryWeight regain

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