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Achieving net zero emission surgery is feasible through structural changes and sustainability efforts. Increased awareness and new projects in Germany show progress towards this critical climate goal.

Keywords:

Climate change Healthcare system Net zero emission Surgery Sustainability

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Environmental Science
Surgical Innovation
Healthcare Sustainability

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The global imperative for climate neutrality necessitates reducing emissions in all sectors, including healthcare.
Operating theaters are significant contributors to healthcare emissions, making them a key focus for sustainability initiatives.
Current research explores the feasibility and methods for achieving net zero emissions in surgical environments.

Purpose:

To investigate the implications of zero emission targets for the operative sector.
To identify existing structural approaches and strategies for emission reduction in surgery.
To assess the achievability of net zero emission surgery.

Summary:

Evaluation of published studies, fundamental research, and expert recommendations indicates that net zero emission surgery is achievable.
Structural alterations and robust sustainability frameworks are key to realizing emission-free operating theaters.
Studies in England and Germany demonstrate the feasibility, with growing awareness and project initiation in Germany.

Impact:

Successful implementation of net zero emission surgery contributes significantly to the broader goal of climate neutrality by 2050.
This research provides a roadmap for healthcare systems to reduce their environmental footprint.
Accelerated efforts are required to meet ambitious climate targets in the surgical sector.