2024
DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002667
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Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study

Tiago Ribeiro,
Rui Morais,
Cristiana Monteiro
et al.

Abstract: Introduction The growing number of endoscopic procedures, frequently requiring single-use disposable instruments, is responsible for the production of a large amount of waste. To this date, the reality of waste production at large European Gastroenterology centers is unknown. This study aimed to estimate the amount of waste due to endoscopic practice at a tertiary center in Portugal. Methods We performed a prospective study to calculate the mass (in kg)… Show more

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