Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists’ use as a weight loss tool is gradually expanding. They can be used as bridging therapies to reduce weight in potential living donors for liver transplantation and improve graft quality. A living donor with high body mass index is likely to be declined in most living donor programs due to concerns about donor safety and graft function. Reducing weight before surgical procedures can improve outcomes and
Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists usage to widen the living donor pool for liver transplantation: A novel metabolic strategy
Amr Alnagar·Mohamed Saleem Noormohamed·Muhammad S Ahmad·Mohamed Ayyad·Rana Hassan·Mahmoud Mersal·Muhammad Attique Khan
