Trends in metabolic and bariatric surgery use during the GLP-1 receptor agonist era

JAMA Surgery

2026-03-04

(Press-News.org) About The Study: Among metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)-eligible patients in a national sample, semaglutide and tirzepatide prescriptions increased dramatically between 2018 and 2025, whereas MBS use rates declined substantially beginning in 2023. Stratification by procedure type and body mass index (BMI) category suggests that recent shifts in MBS use may be more pronounced in certain patient subgroups (e.g., those seeking sleeve gastrectomy or with lower BMIs).

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Stefanie C. Rohde, MD, email stefanie.rohde@osumc.edu.

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