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ReviewGynecologic oncology reports2024

Environmental sustainability in gynecologic oncology.

Allison L Swiecki-Sikora, Mariel V Becker, Laura M Harbin, Elizabeth Knapp, Rashmi T Nair, Marcelo I Guzman, David A Atwood, Syed Z Ali, Charles S Dietrich

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Review in Gynecologic oncology reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Allison L Swiecki-SikoraDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Mariel V BeckerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Laura M HarbinDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Elizabeth KnappOffice of Technology Commercialization, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Rashmi T NairDepartment of Radiology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Marcelo I GuzmanDepartment of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 506 Library Dr., Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
David A AtwoodDepartment of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 506 Library Dr., Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Syed Z AliDepartment of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.
Charles S DietrichDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Climate change is a complex, global issue that is impacting human health in various ways, with healthcare being a significant contributor to carbon emissions in the United States. This review discusses the environmental impact of important aspects of gynecologic oncology care, including surgery, anesthesia care, radiology, chemotherapy, and radiation oncology. Operating room energy and material use is highlighted, with a focus on the environmental impact of robotic surgery. The contribution of certain anesthetic gases in increasing greenhouse gas emissions is addressed. Additionally, the environmental impacts of radiologic imaging, chemotherapy, and radiation oncology are also discussed. Despite the complexity of climate change, there are multiple strategies on the individual and institutional level that can help mitigate the environmental impact of gynecologic oncology care. Individual efforts include practicing red bag stewardship, limiting single use-supplies, decreasing the use of potentially deleterious anesthetics, and supporting research into alternative dosing for chemotherapy and radiation which requires less patient travel. Institutional strategies include investing in efficient HVAC systems, utilizing reusable and reprocessed materials and devices, and purchasing renewable energy sources. Both individuals and institutions can advocate with industry and government at all levels for practices and policies that support lower carbon emissions. By recognizing our role in reducing carbon emissions, we can work towards improving the well-being of our patients and the larger community.

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Climate ChangeEnvironmental impactGynecologicNeoplasms

Identifiers

PMID39308902
PMCPMC11416650

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