Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2022.08.014 | DOI Listing |
Gastrointest Endosc
October 2024
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California, USA.
World J Surg
September 2024
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health Network, Edison, New Jersey, USA.
Background: Healthcare systems contribute 5%-10% of the global carbon footprint. Given the detrimental impact of climate change on population health, health systems must seek to address this environmental responsibility. This is especially relevant in the modern era of minimally invasive procedures (MIP) where single-use instruments are increasingly popular.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndoscopy
September 2024
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy / IIS La Fe, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain.
Background: Infection outbreaks associated with contaminated reusable duodenoscopes (RUDs) have induced the development of novel single-use duodenoscopes (SUDs). This study aimed to analyze the material composition and life cycle assessment (LCA) of RUDs and SUDs to assess the sustainability of global and partial SUD implementation.
Methods: A single-center study evaluated material composition analysis and LCA of one RUD and two SUDs from different manufacturers (A/B).
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
June 2024
Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Objective: Endoscopes are an essential tool in the diagnosis, screening, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. In 2019, the Food and Drug Administration issued a news release, recommending that duodenoscope manufacturers and health care facilities phase out fully reusable duodenoscopes with fixed endcaps in lieu of duodenoscopes that are either fully disposable or those that contain disposable endcaps. With this study, we systematically reviewed the published literature on single-use disposable gastrointestinal scopes to describe the current state of the literature and provide summary recommendations on the role of disposable gastrointestinal endoscopes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Gastroenterol
December 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mount Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside, NY.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard in the endoscopic management of biliary disease. An average of 700,000 ERCPs are performed every year, and most are performed using a reusable flexible duodenoscope. The innovation of disposable duodenoscopes has changed the dynamic in the advanced endoscopy field of study to primarily reduce or eliminate the risk of cross-contamination between patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!