A comparative carbon footprint analysis of uterine manipulators for hysterectomy

The health care system is a main contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Single-use disposable supplies contribute significantly to these emissions and over 95% of their environmental impacts occur during production and manufacturing phases. Uterine manipulators can be manufactured from reusable stainless steel, disposable materials, or both, all of which have distinct carbon footprints.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research