Sustainable Choices Slash Costs in Colorectal Surgery

Shifting to reusable instruments in colorectal surgeries can save money and help the environment.

Total savings across 65 laparoscopic resections: £14,239.03.
Reusable harmonic devices offered savings of £24.7k-£28.5k and were cost-effective across various scenarios.

Prioritize reusable textiles, which consistently outperformed disposables.

Reusable ports showed no cost savings and should be evaluated against current pricing before implementation.

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