Market Trends of Laparoscopy Devices Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Laparoscopy Devices Market according to our research experts:
Bariatric Surgery Expected to Hold Significant Market Share in the Application Segment
Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery is one of the major treatment procedures for treating obesity. During this procedure, the size of the stomach is reduced by either removing some parts of the stomach or using a gastric band. Increasing obesity rates among children and adolescents are being witnessed across the globe, leading to several young patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
The increasing bariatric surgical procedures are likely to raise the demand for disposable laparoscopic devices. For instance, according to a research study by Ergie P.Inocian et al., published in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases Journal June 2021, there has been an increasing volume of bariatric surgeries in the Middle East to address obesity and metabolic disorders. Thus, bariatric surgical procedures continue to gain acceptance as a treatment for severe obesity in the Middle-East and North Africa regions, which is expected to impact market growth positively.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2021, across the world, obesity has almost increased three-fold since 1975. In the five-19 age bracket, obesity increased from less than 1% to 7% over the same period. The WHO states that most of the world's population live in countries where being overweight and obese kills more people than being underweight. Bariatric surgical procedures cause weight loss by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or combining both gastric restriction and malabsorption. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is safe in the elderly population, similar to bariatric procedures.
North America Dominates the Market and Expected to Continue Dominance in the Forecast Period
North America is anticipated to dominate the laparoscopy devices market globally. The factors attributed to the region's high growth are the increasing cases of obesity, various chronic diseases, and the growing adoption of minimally-invasive surgeries.
According to an article published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, updated in April 2021, six in ten adults in the US have at least one chronic disease, and four in ten adults have two or more chronic diseases. Thus, the high prevalence of chronic diseases in the country increases the demand for minimally invasive surgeries, thus, driving the laparoscopy devices market.
In addition, organic and inorganic strategies such as mergers and acquisitions and partnerships with key market players are being adopted to strengthen companies' product portfolios and drive the market studied. Also, several product launches in the market are expected to result in lucrative market growth. For instance, in June 2021, Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, launched ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer, a new advanced bipolar energy device that increases procedural efficiency and provides stronger sealing and better access to more tissue. The device is indicated for colorectal, gynecological, bariatric surgery, and thoracic procedures.
The advantages of minimally-invasive surgeries, such as less invasiveness, the quick recovery time of patients, and the low cost of treatment, have augmented the demand for laparoscopy devices in the region. Furthermore, advancements in various surgical devices from established players in the US are likely to drive market growth in North America.
