Carbon footprint of common procedures in inflammatory bowel disease
The carbon footprint of three commonly performed IBD surgeries is mainly determined by transportation of patients/healthcare personnel, followed by electricity and material use. The latter two vary with the complexity of the surgeries. IBD surgeons should focus on minimizing energy resources and using standard surgical materials. Also, employees should be encouraged to travel by foot/bicycle/public transport/carpooling/electric car.
Authors
- Oddeke van Ruler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1620-1854)
- J van der Bilt
- Jan De Groof (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6780-006X)
- Tim Stobernack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8512-6328)
- Willem A. Bemelman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1037-9945)
- Geert D’Haens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2784-4046)
- B van der Zwet
- Marjolijn Duijvestein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4814-9376)
- L Munster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7485-1844)
- Marco W. Mundt
- Christianne J. Buskens
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Flevoziekenhuis (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Techniques in Coloproctology
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-025-03123-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20