Impact of GLP-1 Agonist on Surgical Wound Complications Following Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Propensity Matched Cohort Large Database Analysis
Patients using GLP-1 agonists were associated with higher rates of surgical site complications across all evaluated procedures. This underscores the necessity of patient counseling regarding the implications of these weight loss medications prior to surgery, along with the potential need for a strategic perioperative management plan to enhance surgical outcomes.
Authors
- Alice Yau
- Timothy S. Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3731-9632)
- Mary Newland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9223-8616)
- Charles C. Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6938-1604)
- Rea Chroneos
Institutions
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012703
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00