Medical and Surgical Treatment of Obesity

Tirissa J Reid; Judith Korner

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2022.03.002

Medical and Surgical Treatment of Obesity

Med Clin North Am. 2022 Sep;106(5):837-852. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2022.03.002. Epub 2022 Aug 26.

Authors

Tirissa J Reid¹, Judith Korner²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA; Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Room 512, New York, NY 10032, USA. Electronic address: tjr2122@cumc.columbia.edu.
² Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA; Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 650 West 168th Street, Black Building, Room 20-08, New York, NY 10032, USA.

PMID: 36154703
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2022.03.002

Abstract

During the past decade, several effective antiobesity medications and devices have been developed. In addition, new information regarding the mechanism of action, benefits, and long-term efficacy of bariatric surgery continues to emerge. More than 90% of patients who qualify for therapy for obesity remain untreated. This article aims to provide an overview of the indications and efficacy of currently available medical and surgical therapies for obesity, along with a look toward promising therapies on the horizon.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Endoscopic therapies; Medical devices; Medication; Obesity; Overweight; Pharmacotherapy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Obesity Agents* / therapeutic use
Bariatric Surgery*
Humans
Obesity / therapy

Substances

Anti-Obesity Agents