Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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J. Am. Coll. Surg.
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Healthcare is responsible for 8.5% of US greenhouse gas emissions. These impacts must be mitigated while maintaining clinical excellence. This study compares clinical outcomes, cost-efficiency, and climate impact of trans-umbilical laparoscopic assisted appendectomy (TULAA) versus 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). ⋯ While patient safety and excellent clinical outcomes must remain the top priority in healthcare, the current environmental crisis demands consideration of climate impacts. When clinical non-inferiority can be demonstrated, treatment options with a fewer greenhouse gas emissions should be chosen.