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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2024; 15(03): 184-191
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1790203
Review Article

Green Endoscopy and Sustainable Practices: A Scoping Review

Autor*innen

  • Thai Hau Koo 

    1   Gastrointestinal Function and Motility Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
    2   School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia

  • Vincent Tee 

    1   Gastrointestinal Function and Motility Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
    2   School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
    3   Department of Medicine, Hospital Segamat, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

  • Yeong Yeh Lee 

    1   Gastrointestinal Function and Motility Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
    2   School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia

  • Nur Sakinah Roslan

    4   Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia

  • Yusof Shuaib Ibrahim

    4   Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
    5   Microplastic Research Interest Group, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia

Funding A grant partially funded this work (Reference: FRGS/1/2021/WAB02/UMT/02/1) under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia.
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Abstract

Objectives The emergence of “green endoscopy” arises from the increasing global need to reform environmental sustainability due to climate change. Our review aimed to provide current evidence surrounding green endoscopy on sustainable issues including environmental impact, innovations, guidelines, policies, future directions, and recommendations.

Materials and Methods A scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis extension for scoping reviews guidelines. Full-text English articles from established databases were screened for eligibility criteria and analyzed.

Results Out of 7,892 identified articles, 28 met all the eligibility criteria. Key findings include (1) the significant environmental impact of single-use items in current endoscopic practices; (2) there are emerging green innovations in endoscopy, such as reusable instruments, eco-friendly sterilization methods, and energy-efficient technologies; (3) guidelines and green policies are increasingly available to provide clinical guidance and framework for health care facilities; (4) model institutions can provide case studies and examples of implementing green endoscopy; and (5) unified efforts from all stakeholders are needed to address challenges, including cost-effectiveness.

Conclusion A paradigm shift toward green endoscopy is clearly in place and should be driven by the need to reduce environmental impact, be cost-effective, and not sacrifice patient safety.

Keywords

green endoscopy - sustainable practices - environmental impact - gastroenterology

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Authors' Contributions

Conceptualization, T.H.K. and Y.Y.L.; methodology, T.H.K. and V.T.; validation, T.H.K., Y.Y.L., and V.T.; formal analysis, T.H.K.; investigation, T.H.K., N.S.R., and Y.S.I.; resources, T.H.K., N.S.R., and Y.S.I.; data curation, T.H.K. and V.T.; writing—original draft preparation, T.H.K.; writing—review and editing, T.H.K., Y.Y.L., V.T., N.S.R., and Y.S.I.; visualization, T.H.K.; supervision, Y.Y.L.; project administration, T.H.K.. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.




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