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ArticleLasers in medical science2024

Carbon footprint of a laser unit: a study of two centres in the UK.

Kavish Maheshwari, Ilias Ektor Epanomeritakis, Samantha Hills, Sandip Hindocha

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Kavish MaheshwariDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Bedford Hospital NHS trust, Bedford, UK. dr.kavish@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2211-9697
Ilias Ektor EpanomeritakisBedford Hospital NHS trust, Bedford, UK.
Samantha HillsLynton Lasers, Cheshire, UK.
Sandip HindochaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Bedford Hospital NHS trust, Bedford, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeClimate change has serious consequences for our wellbeing. Healthcare systems themselves contribute significantly to our total carbon footprint, of which emissions from surgical practice are a major component. The primary sources of emissions identified are anaesthetic gases, disposal of single-use equipment, energy usage, and travel to and from clinical areas. We sought to quantify the waste generated by laser surgery which, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported.

methodsThe carbon footprint of two laser centres operating within the United Kingdom were measured. The internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas Protocol was used as a guiding framework to classify sources of waste and conversion factors issued by the UK government were used to quantify emissions.

resultsThe total carbon footprints per day at each unit were 299.181 carbon dioxide equivalents (kgCo

conclusionsThe carbon footprint of laser procedures was considerably less than the average surgical operation in the UK. This initial study measures the carbon footprint of a laser center in a clinical setting and allows us to identify where improvements can be made to eventually achieve a net carbon zero health care system.

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Carbon FootprintCarbon DioxideGreenhouse GasesHumansLaser TherapyUnited KingdomCarbon DioxideGreenhouse GasesCarbon footprintGreen healthcareGreenhouse gas emissionsLaser surgeryPlastic surgery

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PMID38771416

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