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Environmental sustainability in urologic practices: a systematic review

  • By

  • A. Tozsin

  • A. Aydin

  • S. Silay

  • A. E. Demet

  • T. Knoll

  • T. Herrmann

  • M. De Bruin

  • P. Dasgupta

  • J. Rassweiler

  • Selcuk Guven

  • K. Ahmed

  • March 6, 2025

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    The healthcare sector contributes nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for sustainability in urology.

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    Urological practices, especially energy-intensive procedures, significantly impact the environment through waste and carbon emissions.

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    Single-use instruments generate more waste and have a higher carbon footprint compared to reusable devices, despite eliminating reprocessing.

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    A balanced approach is necessary in urology to prioritize both patient safety and environmental sustainability in instrument usage.

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    The systematic review evaluates urological equipment's environmental impact and explores strategies for emission reduction.

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Environmental sustainability in urologic practices: a systematic review

  • by A. Tozsin, A. Aydin, S. Silay, A. E. Demet, T. Knoll, T. Herrmann, M. De Bruin, P. Dasgupta, J. Rassweiler, Selcuk Guven, K. Ahmed

  • March 6, 2025

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