Scientists measure the carbon footprint of your appendix surgery
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This study aimed to measure how 'green' and cost-effective a common surgery is. Researchers tracked 63 patients getting laparoscopic appendix removal at a hospital in Chile. They calculated the surgery's costs, its climate impact (carbon emissions), and its health benefits to cre…
Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC