Environmental impact of single-use versus reusable gastroscopes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The environmental impact of endoscopy is a topic of growing interest. This study aimed to compare the carbon footprint of performing an esogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a reusable (RU) or with a single-use (SU) disposable gastroscope.

Methods

SU (Ambu aScope Gastro) and RU gastroscopes (Olympus, H190) were evaluated using life cycle assessment methodology (ISO 14040) including the manufacture, distribution, usage, reprocessing and disposal of the endoscope. Data were obtained from Edouard Herriot Hospital (Lyon, France) from April 2023 to February 2024. Primary outcome was the carbon footprint (measured in Kg CO₂ equivalent) for both gastroscopes per examination. Secondary outcomes included other environmental impacts. A sensitivity analysis was perfo

SUBMITTER: Pioche M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503130 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature