Environmental sustainability in urologic practices: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this systematic review is to assess the environmental impact of urologic procedures and equipment (P), specifically comparing emissions and waste generation between single-use and reusable devices (I and C), while also exploring strategies for emission reduction and providing relevant recommendations for sustainable practices in urology.

Methods

The review registered to PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024576865) and adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic search was conducted to identify studies addressing sustainability, carbon footprint, and environmental impact in urology. A total of 7714 records were initially identified, of which ten met the inclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed u

SUBMITTER: Tozsin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885315 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature