Obesity treatment as a bridge to solid organ transplantation: A comparison of bariatric surgery to medical therapy

This descriptive case series demonstrates that the current generation of weight loss medications produce a degree of weight loss comparable to bariatric surgery; this is particularly relevant to individuals with obesity who are pursuing organ transplant. Conclusions are limited due to the small, retrospective, and observational nature of this study; however, the results support the hypothesis that medications could revolutionize the organ transplant process by providing a reasonable non-surgical weight loss option for individuals with obesity. Further study with a larger, prospective randomized trial is needed to fully evaluate the viability of utilizing anti-obesity medications for this unique clinical indication.