Market Trends of Uropathy Treatment Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Uropathy Treatment Market according to our research experts:
Stents Segment is Expected to Hold a Major Market Share in the Uropathy Treatment Market
- A stent is a thin tube used to prevent or treat a blockage that prevents the flow of urine from the kidneys. The length of the stents used in adult patients varies between 24 and 30 cm. Additionally, stents come in differing gauges or diameters, to fit different size ureters.
- According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Kidney stones are a common disorder, with an annual incidence of eight cases per 1,000 adults. Moreover, around 13% of men and 7% of women develop a kidney stone in their lifetime and the overall incidence of urinary retention is 4.5 to 6.8 per 1,000 men, per year, in the United States. Moreover, the stent is used when there is a blockage in the ureter (in case of kidney stones) and allows urine to drain around the blockage and also decrease the pain associated with the blockage (i.e. kidney stone). In some cases, infection associated with the kidney stone stents helps to drain the infected urine.
- Stents segment holds a significant market share in the uropathy treatment market and is anticipated to show a similar trend over the forecast period due to the availability of specific product types according to the requirements.
- Increasing prevalence of urological disorders and technological advancement in the material used for stents are the key driving factors in the stents segment.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market and Expected to do Same in the Forecast Period
North America is expected to hold a major market share in the global uropathy treatment market due to increasing prevalence of kidney stones in this region. According to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, in the United States, 1 in 11 individuals will experience a urinary stone in their lifetime. In addition, the frequency of urinary stone disease (USD) in children is increasing (4%-6%) yearly, particularly among adolescents. Furthermore, the increase in technological advancements and new product launches, and the presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure is also fueling the growth of the overall regional market to a large extent.
