Modified approach slashes costs and carbon footprint in surgery

A modified step-up approach to elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy yielded notable reductions in surgical consumables, achieving a 51.9% decrease in weight, a 50.6% drop in carbon footprint, and a 43.1% cost reduction. Implemented without extending operating time or increasing complications, this strategy highlights an effective method of minimizing waste in surgical practices. Patients treated with this approach experienced similar safety and outcomes compared to those undergoing the traditional method within a prior 12-month period.