ArticleGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2025
Carbon footprint of Pars plana vitrectomies in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in Germany between 2013 and 2023 - A cohort study of fluorinated gas emissions.
Article in Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 2025. 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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- Tamponade-free superior ILM flap for idiopathic macular hole repair: a pilot study.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026Article
- Intraocular gases and climate change: a call for sustainable vitreoretinal surgery.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeClimate change, largely driven by greenhouse gas emissions, is a global threat. The healthcare sector contributes significantly - 4.4% of global and 5.2% of Germany's CO
methodsWe analyzed DRG-coded ppV data for RRD (2013-2023) from the German Federal Statistical Office. A national survey of vitreoretinal surgeons provided information on endotamponade preferences. CO
resultsBetween 2013 and 2023, 354,505 ppV for RDD were performed in Germany. Gas tamponade was used in 55.3% of cases, silicone oil in 27.7%, and air in 16.9%. FG resulted in 201.34 tons of CO
conclusionThis first comprehensive analysis of FG consumption and CO
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