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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2024; 16(6): 292-296
Published online Jun 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i6.292
Impact of glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists on endoscopy and its preoperative management: Guidelines, challenges, and future directions
Sahib Singh, Vishnu Charan Suresh Kumar, Ganesh Aswath
Sahib Singh, Department of Internal Medicine, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21215, United States
Vishnu Charan Suresh Kumar, Ganesh Aswath, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, United States
Author contributions: Singh S and Suresh Kumar VC contributed equally to this paper; Suresh Kumar VC and Aswath G designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Singh S contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Singh S and Suresh Kumar VC contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript, illustrations, and review of literature; Aswath G contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Vishnu Charan Suresh Kumar, MBBS, Academic Research, Doctor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210, United States. drvishnucharan@gmail.com
Received: March 1, 2024
Revised: April 28, 2024
Accepted: May 13, 2024
Published online: June 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists can cause delay in gastric emptying. While the American Society of Anesthesiologists recommend holding these medications prior to all procedures, the American Gastroenterological Association recommends individualized approach prior to endoscopy due to inconclusive clinical data.