Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Quaternary Plastic Surgery: An Eco-audit of the Autologous Microtia Reconstruction Pathway
This was the first study to estimate the carbon footprint of a quaternary plastic surgery procedure, using autologous microtia reconstruction as an example. Strategies to combat the impact of carbon emissions, including adapted models of care in a hub-and-spoke model, reduction in the use of anesthetic gases, and facilitating sustainable staff travel, were suggested areas for improvement.
Authors
- Gregory O’Toole
- Sara Sousi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0494-5138)
- David Zargaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7105-6832)
- Alexander Zargaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9588-7545)
- Yasmin Kamel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4096-1183)
- Afshin Mosahebi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5940-4446)
- Zahra Saeed Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3712-5125)
- Punn Tannirandorn
- Walid Sabbagh
Institutions
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Milton Keynes Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- University of Buckingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006746
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20