Sustainability Publication Digest: The carbon footprint and energy consumption of liver transplantation

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In a recent publication, De Simone et al. evaluated the environmental impact of liver transplantation procedures performed in Italy by a retrospective bottom-up approach. The authors assessed energy use, waste, anesthetic consumption, and units of blood products transfused for each transplant. 

The study revealed that each transplant procedure generated about 310 kg of CO₂ emissions, with operating room energy consumption contributing the largest share. The findings highlight the importance of engaging transplant clinicians, hospital administrators, policymakers, and patients in efforts to promote more sustainable practices.

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