Surgical Effectiveness

Illustration of bariatric surgery versus semaglutide medications for weight loss (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.

Surgical Weight Loss Triumph: New York Study Reveals Bariatric Surgery Outshines Ozempic by 20% More Body Weight Shed in Two Years

In a groundbreaking study, New York University researchers have revealed that bariatric surgery outperforms popular semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, by achieving nearly five times greater weight loss over two years, igniting a renewed debate on the most effective strategies for combating obesity.

By Vivian Ho – June 20, 2025