What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the adoption of sustainable practices in surgical oncology to reduce environmental impact.

March 12, 20260 citations

Reducing the environmental impact of breast cancer surgery: a pilot study on sustainable practices in the operating room.

RARebecca AllieviMartin University SVSilvia ViciniUniversity of Genoa CBChiara BassettiMartin University

Key Points

The aim is to explore the adoption of sustainable practices in surgical oncology to reduce environmental impact.
Pilot study design focused on surgical oncology procedures
Assessment of current practices and their environmental footprints
Implementation of sustainable interventions
Evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions during surgeries
Sustainable practices were found feasible to integrate in the operating room
A significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was observed
Patient care quality remained high despite changes in practices

Abstract

Considering the pressing climate crisis, these findings highlight the feasibility and necessity of adopting sustainable practices in surgical oncology to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high-quality patient care.

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