Current views on sustainability in urology: findings from the North Central Section of American Urological Association membership survey

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The North Central Section of the American Urological Association conducted a survey to assess sustainability practices among its members.
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Only 4.9% of surveyed members responded, with most being male and practicing for 5-14 years.
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Respondents prioritized financial and workforce sustainability over environmental concerns, with over half unaware of institutional programs.
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Support for recycling initiatives was high, yet actual implementation of recycling practices was low among institutions.
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The findings indicate a need for targeted programs to enhance sustainability practices in urology.

Frontiers In Urology

by Chloe Shi, Susanna Wang, Ryan Steinberg, John O. DeLancy, Keow Goh, Sarah Adelstein, Pankaj Dangle, Frank C. Lin, Adam Miller, Matthew Gettman
June 1, 2026

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