Can surgery go green? study measures carbon footprint of appendix removal
NCT ID NCT07457853
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how sustainable laparoscopic appendectomy is by measuring its environmental impact (carbon emissions), cost, and health benefits. Researchers followed 63 patients in Chile who had surgery for acute appendicitis. The goal was to create a single score that combines these factors and find ways to make surgery more eco-friendly.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals reduce their carbon footprint and costs while maintaining patient care.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study at one hospital, so results may not apply elsewhere. It does not test a new treatment.
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Locations
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Hospital Hernán Henríquez Aravena
Temuco, Araucania, 4814507, Chile