Comparing the Carbon Footprint of Local Versus General Anaesthesia in Outpatient Turbinoplasty
This paper compares the environmental impact of local versus general anaesthesia for outpatient turbinoplasty. It connects ENT surgical practice with sustainability and resource use.
Research snapshot
Authors: Sevasti Konstantinidou, Nefeli Konstantinidou, Mona Mozaffari, Florian Bast, Pavol Surda
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication Date: 11/2025
Publication Details: Clinical Otolaryngology. 2025;50(6):1103-1108.
PMID: 40691104
DOI: 10.1111/coa.70014
Study Type: Comparative environmental impact study
A link to the original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40691104/
What this paper looked at
Carbon footprint differences between local and general anaesthesia in outpatient turbinoplasty.
Key points from the publication
The publication considers how anaesthetic choice may affect the environmental footprint of outpatient ENT procedures.
Clinical relevance
Relevant to sustainable healthcare and outpatient ENT pathway planning. Clinical suitability for anaesthetic type still depends on the individual patient and procedure.
What this means in context
Shows a wider research interest in modern ENT care, including sustainability as well as clinical technique.
About Mr Florian Bast
Mr Florian Bast is a London-based Consultant Rhinologist, ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon with specialist expertise in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with both functional and aesthetic concerns, including nasal obstruction, nasal shape concerns, revision nasal surgery, septal problems and wider ENT and facial plastic surgery needs.
Mr Bast’s approach focuses on careful assessment, clear communication and treatment planning that considers both appearance and function. He aims to help patients understand what may be appropriate for their individual anatomy, symptoms and goals, with an emphasis on natural-looking, functional results and informed decision-making.
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