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Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. METHODS: This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to …

Authors

Adisa A; Bahrami-Hessari M; Bhangu A; George C; Ghosh D; Glasbey J; Haque P; Ingabire JCA; Kamarajah SK; Kudrna L

Journal

British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 110, No. 7, pp. 804–817

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

June 12, 2023

DOI

10.1093/bjs/znad092

ISSN

0007-1323