Uncovering the carbon cost: Environmental impact of free flap reconstruction procedures in the UK
Significant reductions in emissions may be achievable without significant infrastructural changes through initiatives to reduce staff transport by single-occupancy car, improving the energy efficiency of the theatre areas and reducing the use of single-use surgical equipment.
Authors
- Sandip Hindocha
- Kavish Maheshwari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2211-9697)
- Benjamin Clay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0511-8991)
Institutions
- University of Bedfordshire (GB)
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Bedford Hospital NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
- Published
- 2025-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2340/jphs.v60.43375
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40