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GLPs Significantly Decrease the Risk of Postoperative Surgical Complications: A TriNetX Retrospective Cohort Study.

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|May 29, 2026
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP) receptor agonists reduce inflammatory complications after dermatologic surgery. These GLP drugs, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, show promise for improved wound healing and patient safety.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP) receptor agonists possess known anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
  • The effect of GLP receptor agonists on outcomes following dermatologic surgery remains uninvestigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the one-month risk of postoperative inflammatory complications (IC) in patients using GLP receptor agonists.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study using the TriNetx Research Network.
  • Identified patients undergoing Mohs Micrographic Surgery or wide local excisions for skin cancer on GLPs (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, etc.).
  • Analyzed IC including wound disruption, hematoma, infection, and other procedural complications, adjusting for demographics and comorbidities.

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Main Results:

  • GLP receptor agonist use was linked to a significantly lower risk of postoperative infections, wound disruption, hematoma, and other complications.
  • Semaglutide and tirzepatide showed the most substantial reductions in postoperative complications among individual GLPs.

Conclusions:

  • GLP receptor agonists are associated with a reduced risk of postoperative inflammatory complications after dermatologic procedures.
  • These findings support the perioperative safety of GLP receptor agonists and suggest a potential benefit in wound healing.