Mercado mundial de láseres para urología: tendencias de la industria y pronóstico hasta 2030

Análisis y perspectivas del mercado del láser para urología

Se espera que el mercado mundial de láseres para urología se desarrolle debido al creciente número de pacientes relacionados con trastornos urológicos a nivel mundial y una mayor inclinación hacia las cirugías no invasivas. El aumento en la aprobación de productos y en la investigación y desarrollo de activos para dispositivos láser para urología también influye en el mercado. Sin embargo, se espera que el mercado mundial de láseres para urología se vea obstaculizado por el alto costo de los dispositivos y procedimientos láser para urología, las preocupaciones de seguridad y los efectos adversos asociados con los procedimientos láser, y la falta de conocimiento sobre el tratamiento con dispositivos láser.

Se espera que los avances tecnológicos adicionales en tecnología láser y las iniciativas estratégicas de los actores emergentes actúen como oportunidades para el crecimiento del mercado. Sin embargo, las estrictas regulaciones y la falta de profesionales capacitados dificultan el crecimiento del mercado.

La demanda del mercado de láseres urológicos ha aumentado tanto en los países desarrollados como en los países en desarrollo, y la razón detrás de esto es la interacción eficiente del láser con los tejidos que brindan estos sistemas. Por lo tanto, muchos actores del mercado están ofreciendo productos láser urológicos con innovaciones que allanan el camino para el crecimiento del mercado mundial de láseres urológicos.

Data Bridge Market Research analiza que el mercado mundial de láser urológico crecerá a una CAGR del 5,7% entre 2023 y 2030.

Market Definition

Laser technology is based on the ability of a device to emit a narrow beam of highly focused light. The laser medium defines the wavelength in each LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) system. Parallel radiation from the device makes it easy to focus on a target due to its small focus and high intensity. Urology lasers are the medical devices or components used to excision tumors in the urethra, bladder, ureter, and kidneys. Urology lasers emit a tiny beam of light, offering an accurate, precise, and painless surgical treatment.

Currently, the most commonly used lasers in urology are Ktp:Yag (Potassium titanyl phosphate), Lbo:Yag (lithium borate), diode lasers, Holmium (Ho):Yag, and Thulium (Tm):Yag lasers.

Global Urology Laser Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:

Drivers

• Rising Number of Patients Related to Urology Disorders Globally

Urological conditions affect people of various age groups and are among the most common clinical conditions in geriatric patients. The incidence and prevalence of many urologic conditions increase with passing age. The senior population is increasing rapidly compared to other age groups. As population demographics continue to shift, there will be an increasing need for urologic practitioners with expertise in geriatrics and aging. The conditions may lead to disability and impaired quality of life. The common urological conditions are urinary continence, urolithiasis, urological cancer, and prostate cancer.

Increasing cases of urology disorders have positively impacted the demand for laser devices. Thus, the rising number of patient-related with urology disorders is expected to drive market growth in the forecast period.

• Rising Research and Development Activities for Urology Laser Devices

Research & development is crucial in all industries, including the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry conducts extensive research and development to generate revenue, often resulting in lives by saving or enhancing a patient's life.

Research and development (R&D) is a prerequisite opportunity for market players to discover new techniques for developing urology lasers. The market players focus on creating urology lasers to fulfill unmet medical needs.

In recent years, laser techniques have become an increasingly popular treatment method for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder tumors, urolithiasis, urinary tract strictures, or lesions of the external genitalia, which increase research and development of urology laser devices. Hence, R&D collaborates with market players to invest in expected costs for novel urological laser devices in the forecast period.

Opportunity

• Technological Advancements in Laser Technology

Technological advancement is considered the major driver for the urology laser market. Urology laser is convenient and effective for treating prostatic hyperplasia, bladder tumors, and urolithiasis.

Thus, the urology laser holds major importance in the treatment market. Furthermore, it is also used to inspect and treat cysts, tumors, or abnormal tissues in the urinary system. The key market players have made new advancements in the laser market to meet the desired disease treatment needs.

During early history, the understanding of urology and diseases swiftly expanded. While primitive urologists propagated the idea of using urine as a therapeutic substance, modern urologists found the idea of removing a kidney remotely by applying technological developments such as next-generation MOSES 2.0 Holmium laser technology.

The surge in technological applications for urology laser devices would result in less workforce, swift treatment, and recovery of urological diseases. In the future, the laser technique will replace manual urology devices. Laser devices reduce the use of surgical instruments. Thus it is expected to act as an opportunity for market growth in the forecast period.

• Strategic Initiatives by Emerging Players  

The major players are trying to devise specific strategies, such as product launches, acquisitions, approvals, expansions, and partnerships, to ensure the smooth running of the business, avoid risks, and increase the long-term growth in the sales of the market. This proportionally helps to increase consumer demand for products and thus increases sales in the future.

Urology laser device demand is increasing due to technological advances and the increasing incidence of urology disorders worldwide. The top market players have implemented certain programs aimed at increasing the operation and profitability of the urology laser market. The companies have adopted specific strategies such as acquisitions, partnerships, product orders, and other methods to create opportunities in the international market for urology laser devices.

These strategic initiatives by the market players, including acquisition, conferences, and focused segment product launches, are helping the companies grow and improve the company's product portfolio, ultimately leading to more revenue generation. Hence, these strategic initiatives by the market players provide an opportunity to drive market growth in the forecast period.

Restraint/Challenge

• High Cost of Urology Laser Device and Procedure

Urology laser devices can be expensive to manufacture and purchase, and the procedure cost can also be high due to the specialized equipment and training required. This can limit the accessibility of urology laser treatments for patients and healthcare facilities, particularly in lower-income regions. Additionally, the high cost of urology laser devices and procedures may deter some patients from choosing these treatments, especially if they have to pay out of pocket. Insurance coverage for urology laser treatments can also be limited, limiting their adoption.

As a result, the high cost of urology laser devices and procedures can be a significant barrier to the growth of the global urology laser market, especially in regions where cost is a major factor. However, as technology advances, the cost of these devices and procedures may decrease, making them more accessible to patients and healthcare facilities.

The increased intricacy of urology laser devices and the high cost of urology laser treatment is expected to restrain the market growth in the forecast period.

Recent Development

• In May 2022, OmniGuide Holdings announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared its upcoming product RevoLix HTL a family of pulsed and continuous wave Thulium YAG lasers, therefore a  foundation of RevoLix Therapy for urology patients undergoing BPH and Stone Management procedures With the FDA's clearance of a standalone reader, the company will have expected to generate more revenue.

Global Urology Laser Market Scope

The urology laser market is categorized into five notable segments, which are laser type, modality, application, end user, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze market growth segments in the industries and provide the user with a valuable market overview and insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Laser Type

• Holmium Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Ho:Yag)
•  Thulium Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Thu:Yag)
•  Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:Yag)
•  Potassium Titanyl Phosphate Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Ktp:Yag)
•  Diode Laser
•  Erbium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser
•  Lithium Borate
•  Others

On the basis of laser type, the urology laser market is segmented into holmium yttrium aluminum garnet (Ho:Yag), thulium yttrium aluminum garnet (Thu:Yag),  neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:Yag), potassium titanyl phosphate yttrium aluminum garnet (Ktp:Yag), diode laser, erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet laser, lithium borate, and others.

Modality

• Portable
• Standalone

On the basis modality, the urology laser market is segmented into standalone and portable.

Application

• Urolithiasis
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Partial Kidney Resection
• Removal of  Kidney Stones
• Urethral Strictures
• Tumors
• Others

On the basis of application, the urology laser market is segmented into urolithiasis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), partial kidney resection, removal of kidney stones, urethral strictures, tumors, and others.

End User

• Hospitals
• Urological Clinics

• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others

On the basis of end user, the urology laser market is segmented into hospitals, urological clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and others.

Distribution Channel

• Direct Tender
•  Retail Sales
•  Online Sales
•  Others

On the basis of distribution channel, the urology laser market is segmented into direct tender retail sales, online sales, and others.

Global Urology Laser Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The global urology laser market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided based on type, modality, application, end user, and distribution channel.

The countries covered in this market report are the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Belgium, rest of Europe, Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, and rest of South America, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., Israel, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Nigeria, and the rest of the Middle East and Africa.

North America is expected to dominate the global urology laser market due to the increasing research in the urology laser and development field. The U.S. is expected to dominate the market due to the rise in healthcare expenditure and the high prevalence of urology diseases. Germany is expected to dominate Europe due to the increasing technology and reliability of healthcare services. The demand in this region is projected to be driven by a rise in urology diseases with the growing integration of healthcare data with portable devices. Japan is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific region due to the country's exponential awareness of laser devices and consultancy services.

La sección de países del informe también proporciona factores individuales que impactan en el mercado y cambios en la regulación del mercado que afectan las tendencias actuales y futuras del mercado. Los puntos de datos como el análisis de la cadena de valor aguas abajo y aguas arriba, las tendencias técnicas, el análisis de las cinco fuerzas de Porter y los estudios de casos son algunos indicadores utilizados para pronosticar el escenario del mercado para países individuales. Además, se consideran la presencia y disponibilidad de marcas globales y sus desafíos debido a la competencia grande o escasa de las marcas locales y nacionales y el impacto de los aranceles nacionales y las rutas comerciales al proporcionar un análisis de pronóstico de los datos del país.

Análisis del panorama competitivo y de la cuota de mercado global del láser urológico

El panorama competitivo del mercado de láseres para urología proporciona detalles de los competidores. Los detalles incluidos son una descripción general de la empresa, las finanzas de la empresa, los ingresos generados, el potencial de mercado, la inversión en investigación y desarrollo, las nuevas iniciativas de mercado, la presencia global, los sitios e instalaciones de producción, las fortalezas y debilidades de la empresa, el lanzamiento de productos, las líneas de ensayos clínicos, el análisis de la marca, las aprobaciones de productos, las patentes, la amplitud y la extensión del producto, el dominio de la aplicación y la curva de supervivencia de la tecnología. Los puntos de datos anteriores proporcionados solo están relacionados con el enfoque de las empresas en relación con el mercado.

Algunos de los principales actores del mercado mundial de láser urológico son Coherent, Inc., Advin Urology, MONOCROM, Unique Medical Devices, BISON MEDICAL, Rocamed, Dornier MedTech, Limmer Laser GmbH, Trimedyne, Inc, Gigaalaser, Hyperphotonics, INTERmedic Arfran, Olympus Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Cook, OmniGuide Holdings, Inc. y Allengers, entre otros.

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