Carbon Footprint of Pars Plana Vitrectomy, Pneumatic Retinopexy, and Scleral Buckle Procedures for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To quantify the environmental impact of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), pneumatic retinopexy, and scleral buckle procedures used in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair. Methods: We conducted a life cycle assessment of PPV, pneumatic retinopexy, and scleral buckle procedures. The primary outcome measure was the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each procedure measured in carbon dioxide equivalents. Results: The total greenhouse gas emissions produced were 51.10 kg carbon dioxide equivalents for PPV, 2.09 kg carbon dioxide equivalents for pneumatic retinopexy, and 12.57 kg carbon dioxide equivalents for scleral buckle. Emissions related to equipment use (30.07 kg carbon dioxide equivalents) followed by equipment manufacturing (21.00 kg carbon diox

SUBMITTER: Moorjani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature