Sustainable surgical practices: A comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2023.08.007
Sustainable surgical practices: A comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact
Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impact of surgical procedures and highlights potential strategies to reduce the associated greenhouse gas emissions. We discuss procurement, waste management, and energy consumption, providing examples of successful interventions in each area. We also emphasize the importance of adopting the Green Theatre Checklist as a useful tool for clinicians aiming to implement sustainable surgical practices.
Keywords: Anesthesia; CO(2); Efficiency; Emissions; Environment; Equipment; Greening; Healthcare; Lifecycle; Mitigation; Perioperative; Stewardship; Surgery; Sustainability; Waste-management.
Copyright © 2023 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Scottish charity number SC005317) and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Conflict of interest statement
Declaration of competing interest All listed authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
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