Abstract

1. Abstract
1.1. Introduction: Surgical activities increase the emission of CO2 and anesthetic gases into the environment. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of surgeons and the practical attitudes of institutions towards sustainable development.
1.2. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Surgeons were asked to participate in this study via a self-administered online questionnaire.
1.3. Results: The average age was 46.79±11.18 years, and 68(52%) were men, 48.9% of the participants had a low level of knowledge, 43.5% a medium level, and 7.6% a high level. The sustainable development charter is only available in 23% of the establishments in which respondents work, and specific actions in sustainable development are carried out in only 27% of establishments.
1.4. Conclusion: The level of knowledge of surgeons in Ile-de-France on sustainable development is insufficient. Regarding good practices for the reduction of the impact of the activity of the operating theater on the environment.