ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (Live and Virtual) | May 2023-Combination Therapy with Pharmacotherapy: Maximizing Weight Loss with Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies or Surgery

Combination Therapy with Pharmacotherapy: Maximizing Weight Loss with Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies or Surgery

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In the video, Dr. Sourav Mishra discusses the combination therapy of anti-obesity medications with endoscopic bariatric therapies or surgery to maximize weight loss. He highlights the low utilization of anti-obesity medications and bariatric surgical procedures in eligible patients, and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing obesity management to address the numerous comorbidities caused or worsened by obesity. Dr. Mishra introduces the obesity treatment pyramid, which includes self-directed and professionally directed lifestyle changes, anti-obesity medications, endoscopic therapies, and bariatric surgery. He discusses the advantages of combining pharmacotherapy with endoscopic procedures, such as extending weight losses and improving efficacy. Dr. Mishra also presents different strategies for combining therapies, such as starting the medication with or after the endoscopic device, based on various studies and their outcomes. He concludes by suggesting that combining therapies can fill the efficacy gap and improve weight loss outcomes for patients.

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Sriram Machineni

Keywords

combination therapy

anti-obesity medications

endoscopic bariatric therapies

surgery

weight loss

obesity management