Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	121701
DOI	10.12998/wjcc.121701
Country	United Kingdom

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	What bariatric surgery can teach us about glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist weight loss therapy: Improving long-term outcomes and patient care
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Arianna Sze Huey Tan, Tamer Saafan Moustafa Saafan, Fouad Ashoush and Kamal Mahawar
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Tamer Saafan Moustafa Saafan, FRCS, Upper GI Surgery, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Harton Ln, Sunderland SR4 7TP, United Kingdom. tsaafan@gmail.com
Key Words	Bariatric surgery; Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists; Micronutrient deficiencies; Protein intake; Skeletal muscle mass; Ursodeoxycholic acid; Body image; Self-harm and suicide; Patient education; Alcohol intake
Core Tip	Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease associated with significant metabolic and psychosocial morbidity. While metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) remains the most effective treatment, incretin-based therapies, particularly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, are increasingly used. However, these agents are relatively new, with limited long-term data and risks related to rapid weight loss, including nutritional deficiencies, lean mass loss, and psychosocial effects-well recognised in bariatric practice. Unlike MBS, which benefits from structured follow-up and multidisciplinary care, pharmacotherapy pathways often lack equivalent monitoring and support. This review explores how bariatric principles can improve the safety and long-term outcomes of anti-obesity medication use.
Citation	Tan ASH, Saafan TSM, Ashoush F, Mahawar K. What bariatric surgery can teach us about glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist weight loss therapy: Improving long-term outcomes and patient care. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.121701

Received	2026-03-31 05:43
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-31 05:49
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 09:50
Return for Revision	2026-04-21 09:50
Revised	2026-05-10 19:17
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-12 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-12 06:28
Articles in Press	2026-06-12 06:28
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