Global Surgical Imaging Market Insights and Forecast to 2028

Surgical Imaging Market Outlook - 2028

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Surgical Imaging market size is estimated to be worth US$ 1203.4 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1445.3 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 3.1% during the review period.

Key drivers of the surgical imaging market include the growing application in several surgeries due to the huge prevalence of chronic diseases. The ongoing technological innovations will fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period. The booming medical tourism will drive the demand for the market in the coming years

Surgical Imaging Market Trends

Prevalence of severe chronic diseases

The worldwide geriatric population is increasing significantly. Several diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, cancer, and cholesterol are on a rise. Hence surgical procedures are needed for improving the treatment process. Neurosurgeons use magnetic resonance imaging to obtain precise images of the brain. It helps in locating brain tumors and treating other conditions like epilepsy. It distinguishes abnormal brain tissues from normal brain tissues. As the brain keeps shifting during the surgery pre-surgical imaging needs to be accurate for achieving effective results. Surgical imaging accomplishes just that. This is expected to positively impact the growth of the surgical imaging market during the forecast period. The use of 3D intraoperative mobile C arms in orthopedic and traumatic surgeries is highly sought after as it produces images quickly and is less costly, allows simple manipulation, and consumes low power. The surgical equipment can be used simultaneously in the operating suite. Moreover, 3D visualization, motion scaling, and ergonomic user interface are some of the crucial aspects in use in other surgical methods like pediatric, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular. 

Technological developments

Several advanced intraoperative surgical imaging procedures are gaining prominence in the healthcare industry. These systems guide surgeons during operations. Image guidance and navigation help medical professionals to localize the infected area and aid in surgical resection. They make the invisible parts of tumors visible thereby increasing the success rate of surgeries. The demand for minimally invasive procedures is high in turn driving the growth of the surgical imaging market. Tools such as fluorescence imaging visualize biological processes in living organisms. They mark the molecular structures by detecting the targeted cells providing doctors with a real-time clear field view. The surgical instrument is very sensitive and precise. Integrated imaging tools use nuclear capabilities to detect cancer cells in real time without changing the field of view. 

Medical tourism

A large patient base, improved healthcare infrastructure, and less stringent regulatory policies in emerging economies are fueling the demand for medical tourism. This has encouraged key players and government organizations to pour investments into expanding healthcare infrastructure and surgical centers to cater to the needs of the rising population. Additionally, the low cost of medical procedures is driving people to travel to developing countries to operate on their diseases. This in turn is driving the growth of the surgical imaging market. Sensing these opportunities many equipment providers have started focusing on developing regions. 

Huge costs of surgical imaging instruments

The advanced functionalities and features of C arms come with power generators. This enabled penetration of dense anomalies and surgical experts can view the abnormalities from distance. However, they come with several expenses that are expected to hamper the demand for the surgical imaging market in the coming years. Apart from the initial high purchase costs, there are other expenses for printers and DICOM boxes.  Due to significant capital expenditure many small and medium healthcare institutions are unable to invest in machinery. 

Surgical Imaging Market Analysis

Based on type the segmentations are Mini C-arms and mobile C-arms. Mini C arms enable clinicians to perform dynamic imaging and easy manipulation. They provide lower radiation exposure than formal X-rays. While mobile C-arms are a type of angiographic imaging system used for visualizing kidney damage, cardiac surgeries, pain management, neurostimulation, etc.  

Based on application, the orthopedic surgery segment is expected to dominate the surgical imaging market share due to the growing popularity of minimally invasive procedures and the rising applications of 3D imaging techniques in orthopedic surgeries. 

Based on region, Asia-Pacific will grow the highest in the surgical imaging market share due to improving healthcare infrastructure, growing prevalence of chronic diseases, and huge patient demand from countries like China, Japan, and India.  

Surgical Imaging market is segmented by Type and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Surgical Imaging market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2017-2028.

Surgical Imaging Market Segment By Type

• Mini C-Arms
• Mobile C-Arms

Surgical Imaging Market Segment By Application

• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgery
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Others

By Company

• GE Healthcare
• Royal Philips
• Siemens Healthcare
• Koninklijke
• Ziehm
• Toshiba Group
• Shimadzu
• Hologic
• Orthoscan
• Eurocolumbus
• Medtronic plc

By Region

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Russia
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• India
• Australia
• Taiwan
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Vietnam
• Latin America
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
• Turkey
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE