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Carbon footprint of common procedures in inflammatory bowel disease

  • By

  • L. Munster

  • B. van der Zwet

  • J. de Groof

  • M. Mundt

  • O. van Ruler

  • G. D’Haens

  • W. Bemelman

  • C. Buskens

  • M. Duijvestein

  • T. Stobernack

  • J. van der Bilt

  • May 30, 2025

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    Healthcare contributes approximately 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with higher rates in countries like the USA (10%) and Australia (7%).

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    Surgical theaters are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions due to direct and indirect factors, including energy use and waste production.

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    The study aims to assess the carbon footprint of laparoscopic surgeries for inflammatory bowel disease, including ICR, STC, and LIFT procedures.

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    Life cycle assessments (LCAs) are utilized to evaluate the environmental impact of healthcare processes, focusing on carbon footprint and resource use.

  • 5

    The study follows STROBE guidelines and includes a minimal sample size of 24 surgeries to ensure reproducibility in CO2 generation calculations.

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Carbon footprint of common procedures in inflammatory bowel disease

  • by L. Munster, B. van der Zwet, J. de Groof, M. Mundt, O. van Ruler, G. D’Haens, W. Bemelman, C. Buskens, M. Duijvestein, T. Stobernack, J. van der Bilt

  • May 30, 2025

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