ArticleSurgical endoscopy2025
Implementing recycling in the operating room: a single-center experience.
Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Hand Surgery: An Environmental Analysis of the Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Approach for Pediatric Trigger Thumb Release.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
- Sustainable Healthcare: A Perspective on the Current Landscape, Frameworks, Barriers, and Implementation Model in a Quaternary Hospital System.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
- [Assessment of reusable textiles in the operating room under the aspect of sustainability].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- [Sustainable waste management in the operating room : Recycling of waste and use of reusable materials].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Determinants of waste generation in operating rooms.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Recycling and Environmental Sustainability in Anesthesia Practice: Beyond Low‑Flow Anesthesia.Cureus · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundClimate change poses significant challenges to global health, exacerbated by healthcare systems' carbon footprint and waste generation. Surgical activities contribute to these impacts, necessitating sustainable practices to mitigate environmental harm. This study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a recycling program in reducing waste, carbon emissions, and disposal costs in the operating rooms (ORs).
methodsThe study was conducted from June 2023 to April 2024, focusing on 2 elective surgery ORs. A recycling program was implemented in four phases: Preliminary Monitoring Phase (Months 1-3), Data Analysis, Planning and Preparation (Months 4-6), Program Implementation (Months 7-18), and Monitoring (monthly).
resultsInitial data collection revealed substantial waste production and associated emissions and costs in both ORs. Through the implementation of the recycling protocol, we successfully recycled a total of 2548.7 kg of waste, representing 21.80% of the total waste generated. This effort resulted in a reduction of CO2 equivalent by 5133.25 kg (11.56%) and achieved cost savings of €2203.30 (13.47%).
conclusionsImplementing recycling practices in ORs is feasible and effective in reducing environmental impact and costs associated with waste disposal. The findings underscore the importance of structured recycling initiatives in healthcare settings to achieve sustainable practices and mitigate climate impact.
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