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  • General Endoscopy

    Perioperative Management of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

    Amy E. Hosmer, MD reviewing Kindel TL, et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2025 Nov.

    Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) delay gastric emptying and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, raising concerns about perioperative safety, diagnoses, and postoperative care. A new multisociety clinical practice guide addresses these concerns through unified, consensus-based recommendations for the perioperative management of patients taking GLP-1RAs, regardless of the therapeutic indication.