Sustainability in skin cancer surgery.

Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2021)

Carbon emissions ascribed to medical instruments account for one of the largest proportions of the NHS carbon footprint.1 Our aim was to evaluate the sustainable value of the main types of theatre packs used for skin surgery (single-use and reusable) based on their economic, environmental, and social sustainability, and determine which is more sustainable for long-term use.

Keyphrases

life cycle
minimally invasive
skin cancer
coronary artery bypass
healthcare
surgical site infection
mental health
patient safety
soft tissue
acute coronary syndrome
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation
human health