What Has Been the Growth of the Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market So Far?
The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been significant expansion in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market. The market size is set to rise from $0.85 billion in 2024 to $0.91 billion in 2025, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the historic period include the early standardization of ureteroscopy procedures, an international emphasis on patient safety, a boom in medical tourism, increased governmental funding, and the decreasing preference for open surgeries.
What Is The Projected Growth And Market Size For The Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy
The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The dimension of the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market is anticipated to experience robust growth in the forthcoming years, with its value predicted to reach $1.17 billion by 2029, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
This growth throughout the forecast period can be ascribed to various factors such as the growing scope of medical insurance, prospects in reusable scopes' development, globalization initiatives in the medical devices sector, acquiring regulatory approvals for devices, and the rising establishment of specialty clinics. Key trends throughout this period are expected to involve an expanded medical insurance radius, advances in reusable scopes, broader globalization of medical devices, regulatory green lights for devices, and the surfacing of new specialty clinics.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market?
The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market is set to flourish due to the increasing appeal for minimally invasive treatments. These kinds of medical interventions or surgeries involve smaller cuts or use of natural body orifices, making them preferred by people owing to less recovery time, minimized pain and scarring, fewer chances of infection, and better surgical results, making these procedures safer and more attractive for patients. Both, flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy, employ these minimally invasive methods to diagnose and treat conditions of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones and tumors, offering accurate access and minimally traumatic treatment. Notably, Intuitive Surgical Inc., a company based in the US and specializing in robotics, reported in January 2024 that they had positioned 415 da Vinci surgical systems (robotically operated systems that adopt a minimally invasive surgical technique) in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a 12% rise compared to 2022. Hence, the escalating demand for minimally invasive treatments is fostering the uprising of the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market.
What Are The Main Segments Of The Global Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market?
The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Flexible Ureteroscopes, Digital Ureteroscopes, Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes, Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes
2) By Application: Urinary Stricture, Upper Urinary Tract Infection, Urolithiasis, Kidney Cancer, Other Applications
3) By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Flexible Ureteroscopes: Standard Flexible Ureteroscopes, High-Definition Flexible Ureteroscopes, Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscopes, Reusable Flexible Ureteroscopes
2) By Digital Ureteroscopes: Standard Digital Ureteroscopes, High-Definition Digital Ureteroscopes, Digital Ureteroscopes With Integrated Cameras, Single-Use Digital Ureteroscopes
3) By Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes: Standard Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes, High-Definition Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes, Semi-Flexible Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes, Single-Use Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes
4) By Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes: Standard Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes, High-Definition Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes, Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes With Working Channels, Single-Use Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes
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What Emerging Trends Are Influencing The Growth Of The Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market?
Leading firms in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market are emphasizing on technological innovations such as the digital flexible ureteroscope, which is designed to boost procedural efficiency and medical outcomes. This advanced medical tool is utilized in urology to diagnose and treat problems affecting the urinary tract including kidney stones, tumors, and strictures. For example, Boston Scientific, an American medical technology corporation, was granted clearance by the US FDA in February 2023 for their LithoVue Elite System. This system is the first of its kind, a ureteroscope that can monitor intrarenal pressure (IRP) in real-time during ureteroscopy operations. These operations are typically undertaken to diagnose and address kidney stones. The tool boasts unique attributes like single-use design, which cuts down the infection risks associated with reusable pieces and enhances patient care. The handle of the ureteroscope comes with programmable buttons, enabling direct manipulation of imaging functions without requiring staff coordination.
Who Are the Key Players in the Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market?
Major companies operating in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market are include:
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• Becton Dickinson and Company
• Stryker Corporation
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Olympus Corporation
• Coloplast A/S
• Cook Medical Inc.
• Richard Wolf GmbH
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
• Fannin Limited
• Civco Medical Solutions LLC
• E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A.
• AA Medical Inc.
• Rocamed SA
• Mediflex Surgical Products Inc.
• NeoScope Inc.
• SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC GmbH
• Emos Technology GmbH
• Elmed Medical Systems Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Flexible And Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market?
North America was the largest region in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
