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Evaluating the Effectiveness and Environmental Impact of Skin Cancer Excision: A Life Cycle Assessment and Workflow Analysis

  • By

  • Zahra Ahmed

  • Alexander Zargaran

  • Sara Moeini

  • Sara Sousi

  • David Zargaran

  • Ann-Marie Quigley

  • Norbert Kang

  • Afshin Mosahebi

  • August 19, 2026

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    Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy globally, with approximately 1.5 million new cases reported in 2022.

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    Surgical interventions accounted for over 85% of skin cancer treatments from 2013 to 2021, indicating a significant reliance on surgery.

  • 3

    The healthcare sector ranks as the fifth largest contributor to global pollution, with the NHS responsible for 40% of public sector emissions in the UK.

  • 4

    Operating theaters contribute up to 25% of carbon emissions produced by hospitals, despite fewer than 5% of patients undergoing surgery.

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    This study employs process mapping and life cycle assessment to evaluate the carbon footprint of skin cancer excisions and identify improvement opportunities.

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Efficiency and Sustainability in the Skin Cancer Excision Pathway: Life Cycle Assessment and Process Map

  • by Zahra Ahmed, Alexander Zargaran, Sara Moeini, Sara Sousi, David Zargaran, Ann-Marie Quigley, Norbert Kang, Afshin Mosahebi

  • August 19, 2026

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