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GLP-1RA use improves outcomes post partial nephrectomy in T2DM patients with RCC: A TriNetX study.

Sam Kwon, Fiona Wardrop, Diego Gonzalez, Francis Ryan, Liza Khutsishvili, Rollins Turner, Mohammad Ghassab Deameh, Michael J Whalen

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8 authors.

Sam KwonThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.
Fiona WardropThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.
Diego GonzalezThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.
Francis RyanThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.
Liza KhutsishviliThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.
Rollins TurnerThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.
Mohammad Ghassab DeamehFaculty of Medicine Al-Balqa Applied University As-Salt Jordan.
Michael J WhalenDepartment of Urology The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) use on 90-day postoperative outcomes and overall survival following partial nephrectomy (PN) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), where type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common comorbidity. Materials and Methods: The TriNetX database was used to retrospectively identify T2DM patients who underwent PN. Patients prescribed GLP-1RAs were identified and matched in a 1:1 ratio with control patients who were not prescribed GLP-1RAs based on baseline characteristics, comorbidities, metformin and insulin prescription, and renal function laboratory values. For 90-day postoperative adverse events, risk difference, risk ratio and odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Kaplan-Meier analysis, log-rank tests and multivariable Cox Proportional Hazards model were performed to measure the effect of GLP-1RAs use on overall survival. Results: Use of GLP-1RAs was associated with lower odds of acute kidney injury (odds ratio [OR] = 0.712), arrhythmia (OR = 0.725), readmission (OR = 0.8) and ileus (OR = 0.336) compared to the non-GLP-1RAs group ( Conclusion: Use of GLP-1RAs was associated with reduced incidence of 90-day postoperative complications, such as acute kidney injury, arrhythmia, readmission and ileus, potentially contributing to improved overall survival. These results align with ongoing studies investigating the broader benefits of the use of GLP-1RAs.

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diabetes mellitus, type 2glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonistspartial nephrectomypostoperative outcomesrenal cell carcinoma

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PMID41641338
PMCPMC12863992

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