Q&A · Obesity

When is bariatric surgery preferred over medication?

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BMI ≥ 35 with significant comorbidity (T2DM, severe sleep apnoea, MASLD with fibrosis) or BMI ≥ 40 has the strongest evidence for surgical durability. Many patients trial GLP-1 first; for severe disease, surgery typically delivers larger and more durable weight loss.

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