Counting the cost: an economic and environmental analysis of single-use and multi-use surgical equipment in a tertiary dermatology department in Ireland. Comment on ‘National dermatological surgery sustainability survey: an evaluation of healthcare professional beliefs and practices’
Abstract
Dermatological surgery contributes to climate change in a number of domains, including through the use of single-use (disposable) surgical equipment. Our analysis demonstrates that multi-use surgical equipment was more economically cost-effective and environmentally friendly than single-use surgical equipment. A change to multi-use equipment as a default would have positive implications for dermatological surgery’s carbon footprint.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Healthcare cost
quality
practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 658–659
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN