Informe de análisis de tamaño, participación y tendencias del mercado mundial de cirugía remota: descripción general de la industria y pronóstico hasta 2031

Análisis del mercado de cirugía a distancia

El mercado de la cirugía a distancia está experimentando un crecimiento significativo, impulsado por los avances en las tecnologías de telecomunicaciones y la robótica, que permiten a los cirujanos realizar procedimientos desde ubicaciones distantes. Este mercado abarca varias aplicaciones, incluidas las cirugías teleoperadas y la cirugía asistida por robot, que mejoran la precisión quirúrgica y reducen los tiempos de recuperación del paciente. Los desarrollos recientes destacan la integración de la realidad aumentada y la inteligencia artificial , mejorando la visualización y la toma de decisiones durante las cirugías. Por ejemplo, las empresas se centran cada vez más en el desarrollo de redes de comunicación seguras y de baja latencia para garantizar la interacción en tiempo real entre los cirujanos y los equipos quirúrgicos. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha acelerado la adopción de técnicas quirúrgicas remotas, ya que los proveedores de atención médica buscaron minimizar la exposición del paciente manteniendo los servicios esenciales. Con un énfasis creciente en la cirugía mínimamente invasiva y la demanda de un mejor acceso a la atención médica en regiones desatendidas, el mercado de la cirugía a distancia está preparado para una expansión continua, brindando soluciones innovadoras para mejorar la atención al paciente y los resultados quirúrgicos.

Tamaño del mercado de cirugía a distancia

El tamaño del mercado global de cirugía remota se valoró en USD 6.41 mil millones en 2023 y se proyecta que alcance los USD 15.77 mil millones para 2031, con una CAGR del 11.90% durante el período de pronóstico de 2024 a 2031. Además de los conocimientos sobre escenarios de mercado como valor de mercado, tasa de crecimiento, segmentación, cobertura geográfica y actores principales, los informes de mercado seleccionados por Data Bridge Market Research también incluyen análisis de expertos en profundidad, epidemiología del paciente, análisis de la cartera, análisis de precios y marco regulatorio.

Tendencias del mercado de cirugía a distancia

“ El auge de la cirugía asistida por robot”

The remote surgery market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovations and the increasing need for accessible surgical care. One notable trend is the rise of robotic-assisted surgery, which allows surgeons to operate with enhanced precision and control from remote locations. Innovations such as advanced imaging systems and artificial intelligence are further transforming surgical procedures by improving accuracy and reducing complications. Additionally, telemedicine integration is enabling real-time consultations and follow-ups, streamlining patient care. This convergence of technology and healthcare is making remote surgery more viable, offering solutions that cater to patients in rural and underserved areas. As these trends continue to shape the landscape, the remote surgery market is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years.

Report Scope and Remote Surgery Market Segmentation     

Remote Surgery Market Definition

Remote surgery is a procedure where surgeons operate on patients from a different location using advanced technologies such as robotic systems and telecommunication tools. This method improves access to specialized surgical care by enabling real-time video feeds and secure communication. It enhances surgical precision and safety, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and increased healthcare accessibility.

Remote Surgery Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases

The rising prevalence of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory disorders, significantly drives the demand for surgical interventions. As these conditions often necessitate surgeries to manage complications or improve quality of life, healthcare systems are seeking more efficient and accessible surgical solutions. Remote surgery addresses this need by offering patients the ability to receive specialized care without the burden of traveling long distances. This method enhances patient access and ensures timely interventions, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. As a result, the increasing incidence of chronic conditions serves as a key market driver for remote surgery advancements.

• Improved Communication Tools

Advancements in secure communication platforms have significantly enhanced coordination among surgical teams, which is crucial for the success of remote surgeries. These platforms enable real-time data sharing, video conferencing, and seamless collaboration among surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff, regardless of their physical locations. Improved communication ensures that all team members are well-informed about the surgical plan and patient status, allowing for timely decision-making and intervention. This heightened level of coordination boosts the efficiency of remote surgical procedures and enhances patient safety and outcomes. As a result, the development of these secure communication technologies acts as a vital driver for the remote surgery market.

Opportunities

• Innovations in Robotics and Telecommunication

Innovations in robotics, telecommunication, and imaging technologies have significantly advanced the field of remote surgeries, presenting substantial growth opportunities in the market. The integration of sophisticated robotic systems allows surgeons to perform intricate procedures with greater precision and minimal invasiveness, while advanced imaging technologies provide real-time visual feedback that enhances surgical accuracy. Moreover, robust telecommunication tools facilitate seamless communication between surgical teams and patients, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently, regardless of distance. These technological advancements improve the safety and effectiveness of remote surgeries and encourage healthcare providers to adopt these innovative solutions, ultimately driving market expansion.

• Demand for Minimally Invasive Procedures

Patients increasingly favor less invasive surgical options due to the numerous benefits they offer, such as reduced recovery times, minimal scarring, and lower risk of complications. Remote surgery aligns perfectly with this trend, as it often employs advanced techniques that minimize invasiveness while maintaining high surgical efficacy. By enabling procedures to be conducted remotely, patients can undergo surgeries without the stress of extensive hospital stays, resulting in quicker recoveries and a return to normal activities. This growing preference for minimally invasive solutions presents a significant market opportunity for remote surgery providers, as healthcare systems adapt to meet the evolving demands of patients seeking more comfortable and efficient surgical experiences.

Restraints/Challenges

• Training and Skill Gaps

The effective utilization of remote surgery technologies necessitates specialized training for surgeons and healthcare teams, which poses a significant challenge to market growth. Many existing surgical professionals may lack familiarity with advanced robotic systems and telecommunication tools integral to remote procedures. This skill gap can lead to inefficiencies and a potential compromise in patient care, as inadequate training may hinder the ability to operate effectively in a remote setting. Consequently, the shortage of qualified personnel who can navigate these sophisticated technologies can limit the widespread adoption of remote surgery solutions, creating a barrier to market expansion.

•  High Cost of Remote Surgery System

Implementing remote surgery systems necessitates significant initial investments in technology, training, and infrastructure, posing a considerable restraint on market growth, particularly for smaller healthcare facilities. The costs associated with acquiring advanced remote robotic surgery systems, upgrading telecommunication networks, and providing specialized training to staff can be prohibitively high. Many smaller institutions may struggle to allocate sufficient resources for these expenditures, leading to disparities in access to cutting-edge surgical solutions. As a result, the financial burden of adopting remote surgery technology can deter healthcare providers from investing in these systems, hindering the overall expansion of the remote surgery market.

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Remote Surgery Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of component, application, and end users. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

 Component

• Systems
• Accessories

Application

• Gynaecology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Cardiac Surgery
• Urology Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Others

End Users

• Hospitals
• Clinics

 Remote Surgery Market Regional Analysis

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, component, application, and end users as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America leads the remote surgery market, driven by a growing acceptance of remote surgical procedures among patients, a well-established healthcare infrastructure, and heightened investments in research and development. The increasing incidence of chronic conditions, especially orthopedic and neurological disorders that benefit from minimally invasive surgical techniques, further fuels market expansion in the region. These factors collectively contribute to North America's strong position in the evolving landscape of remote surgery.

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to experience substantial growth from 2024 to 2031, driven by the swift advancement of robotic surgical systems and a rising demand for surgical robots in countries such as China and India. This growing interest in robotic-assisted surgeries reflects the region's commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes and patient care. Additionally, increased investments in healthcare technology are expected to further support the expansion of remote surgery capabilities in this dynamic market.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.  

Remote Surgery Market Share

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Remote Surgery Market Leaders Operating in the Market Are:

• Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. (U.S.)
• Stryker (U.S.)
• Medtronic (U.S.)
• Accuray Incorporated (U.S.)
• SRI INTERNATIONAL (U.S.)
• THINK Surgical, Inc. (U.S.)
• NuVasive, Inc. (U.S.)
• Smith+Nephew (U.K.)
• Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (U.S.)
• Brainlab AG (Germany)

Latest Developments in Remote Surgery Market

• In October 2024, local time, the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, part of the Mission Harmony-2024 in Benin, successfully performed robot-assisted renal cyst unroofing and decompression surgery on a patient from Benin. This operation was conducted in collaboration with the Second Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Naval Medical University. The procedure highlights the commitment of the Peace Ark to providing advanced medical care and support to communities in need
• En mayo de 2021, Stryker adquirió OrthoSensor, Inc., una empresa conocida por su experiencia en tecnología de sensores y soluciones digitales para el cuidado musculoesquelético, incluidas las innovaciones en el reemplazo total de articulaciones. Esta adquisición se alinea con el compromiso de Stryker de mejorar los resultados de los pacientes a través de tecnologías innovadoras, lo que es muy relevante para el mercado de la cirugía a distancia. Al integrar las soluciones digitales y basadas en sensores de OrthoSensor, Stryker mejora sus capacidades en procedimientos quirúrgicos remotos, donde las herramientas precisas basadas en datos son esenciales para monitorear y realizar cirugías complejas a distancia.
• El 19 de enero de 2021, TransEnterix, Inc. anunció la aprobación de la marca CE para su Intelligent Surgical Unit™ (ISU™), una tecnología mejorada con visión artificial para su sistema quirúrgico Senhance®, que permite procedimientos laparoscópicos digitales. Esta aprobación permite a los programas quirúrgicos europeos adoptar inteligencia aumentada en cirugías mínimamente invasivas, en línea con las tendencias del mercado de cirugía remota. Al introducir capacidades de visión artificial, la ISU™ de TransEnterix permite obtener información y precisión en tiempo real, lo que mejora la viabilidad de las soluciones quirúrgicas remotas, donde la inteligencia aumentada es crucial para mantener la precisión y el control del cirujano a distancia.
• En febrero de 2021, Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), líder mundial en tecnología médica, anunció la adquisición de Digital Surgery, una empresa privada innovadora en inteligencia artificial (IA) quirúrgica, análisis de datos y educación y capacitación digitales. Esta adquisición tiene como objetivo mejorar la plataforma de cirugía asistida por robot de Medtronic y, al mismo tiempo, ampliar sus beneficios a la cartera más amplia de la empresa. Los detalles del acuerdo no se han revelado, pero representa un importante paso adelante en la integración de tecnología avanzada en las prácticas quirúrgicas.

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