The carbon footprint of the perioperative transurethral resection of bladder tumour pathway.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the carbon footprint of the perioperative transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) pathway from decision to treat to postoperative discharge, and model potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategies.

Materials and methods

This process-based attributional cradle-to-grave life-cycle assessment (LCA) of GHG emissions modelled the perioperative TURBT pathway at a hospital in Southwest England. We included travel, energy and water use, all reusable and consumable items, and laundry and equipment sterilisation. Resource use for 30 patients undergoing surgery was recorded to understand average GHG emissions and the inter-case variability. Sensitivity analysis was performed for manufacturing location, pharmaceutical manufacturing carbon

SUBMITTER: John JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11628940 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature