The climate fanatics have gone to extremes in this one. In the Journal Prostate Cancer there is an article regarding the use of CO2 in prostatectomies and its impact on the environment.
Let me explain. If one is diagnosed with prostate cancer, often the approach is surgical removal of the prostate. In the process they use CO2 gas to inflate the area for better excision. Now the climate fanatics are concerned that these surgeries may add to the climate warming problem. I guess the worry about beer and sodas as well, but this is a special worry.
They note:
More than 4% of the global greenhouse gas emissions are generated by healthcare system. Focusing on the environmental impact of minimally invasive surgery, we assessed and compared the CO2 emissions between Robot-assisted (RALP) and Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (LRP). ... RALP generates substantially less CO2 than LRP owing to the use of more reusable surgical supplies, shorter operative time and hospital stay.
Yep, the old robot is better. Add AI and the robot may decide who lives and who dies also.
Happy Earth Day folks!
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