Market Trends of Global Urology Devices Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Urology Devices Market according to our research experts:
Kidney Disease Segment Expected to Hold the Highest Market Share
The various kidney diseases include renal cyst, cystic kidney diseases, chronic kidney disease, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, and lupus nephrite, among others. Most kidney diseases lead to kidney failure, which requires early diagnosis for prompt treatment.
According to the article published in the National Institutes of Health in September 2021 by Onecia Benjamin and Sarah L. Lappin., End-stage renal disease (ESRD) affects more than 500,000 persons in the United States annually. The prevalence of CKD rises with age, with persons aged 60 and up experiencing the fastest development. The frequency is 6.0 % among those aged 18 to 44 and 38.1% among those aged 65 and up.
National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in 2020, ESKD, also known as an end-stage renal disease (ESRD), affects almost 786,000 people in the United States with 71% requiring dialysis and 29% requiring a kidney transplant. ESKD affects three men and every two women who develop it. However, most of the population remains undiagnosed in the early stages, eventually leading to death worldwide.
Therefore, an increase in awareness, along with support from the government through reimbursement and innovation in products to develop a low-cost and effective treatment, are some elements expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
North America is Dominating the Market and is Expected to do the Same During the Forecast Period
North America currently dominates the market for urology devices, and it is expected to continue its stronghold for a few more years. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is among the most untapped segments in the urology market. Several United States-based companies are working on upgrading their devices in this segment, either by collaboration or acquisition.
The region is experiencing a drastic increase in innovations related to diagnostic methodologies used for UTIs. According to the article published in Infectious Diseases Society of America in November 2020, by Pranita D. Tamma, during a routine checkup for a UTI, a woman was observed to be infected by E. coli that showed resistance to the last-resort antibiotic, Colistin. The discovery of Colistin-resistant bacteria was considered a major issue. In addition to that, the CDC, in collaboration with other organizations, developed guidelines for preventing catheter-associated UTIs and other healthcare-associated infections in the United States. UTIs are a substantial societal and personal burden, accounting for many medical visits in the United States each year. This condition drives the market by increasing sales of urology devices.
Thus, over the forecast period, technological advancements, a high percentage of urology cases in hospitals, and increasing funding are expected to be the major drivers for the growth of the urology devices market.
