General Surgery News

General Surgery News is a monthly publication aimed at keeping general surgeons informed about the newest advancements in their specialty. This newspaper offers in-depth coverage of conferences, reviews of journal articles, educational insights, and updates on new medications and products.

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New Multisociety Guidance: Most Patients Can Remain on GLP-1 RAs Before Surgery

Feb 14, 2025 | generalsurgerynews.com | Ashley Welch

The majority of patients can continue treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) before undergoing elective surgeries, according to new multispecialty guidance from surgeons, anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists. The recommendation is a reversal of 2023 guidance from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), which then advised a one-week or one-day break from injectable GLP-1 agents and once-daily oral agents, respectively.