Outcomes of Semaglutide Use in Achieving Target Body Mass Index Before Renal Transplant in Five End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Case Series.

Obesity is a significant barrier to renal transplantation due to associated surgical risks and postoperative complications. This case series presents five cases of obese patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who successfully achieved substantial weight loss using semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide (GLP) type-1 receptor agonist, thereby becoming eligible for transplantation. Each patient experienced significant weight reduction, ranging from 11.