Determinants of waste generation in operating rooms

Operating room waste is influenced by anatomical regions and the drapes required for it. Operation duration significantly increases the amount of waste. These findings can support the development of targeted strategies to reduce waste in operating rooms.

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International Orthopaedics
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2026-03-02
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-026-06763-w
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Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
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Determinants of waste generation in operating rooms

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Determinants of waste generation in operating rooms

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Abstract

Operating room waste is influenced by anatomical regions and the drapes required for it. Operation duration significantly increases the amount of waste. These findings can support the development of targeted strategies to reduce waste in operating rooms.

International Orthopaedics
Orthopädische Universitätsklinik (DE), University Hospital Ulm (DE), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
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