Surgical Procedure Volume

Surgical Procedure Volume

Surgical procedure volume refers to the surgical procedures performed by the surgeon in a definite amount of time. It is often used as a measure of the experience of a surgeon performing a particular surgery. Hence, an important consideration for the patient while choosing a particular surgeon or medical facility for surgery.

The global surgical procedure volume market is projected to expand significantly with a CAGR of ~5.5 owing to the rising incidence of cancer requiring surgery globally. For instance, according to the American Cancer, 2023 report, an estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer would be diagnosed in women. About 55,720 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) would be diagnosed. In high-income countries such as the US, Canada, and Mexico. the most common type of cancer for a solid organ such as the breast & colon is likely to be detected at an early stage, and surgical excision enables definitive locoregional control of the tumor contained in one area. Additionally, the combined adjuvant treatment with drugs and radiotherapy has proven to have promising curative potential. Further, the removal of the cancerous tissue is the preferred choice of treatment by the patients.

• Based on type, the market is segmented into gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, gynaecology, urology, and cosmetic. The cardiovascular segment dominates the global market in 2021. This is due to the rising incidence of heart disease requiring surgeries, owing to the sedentary lifestyle of people globally. For instance, according to the worlds health Organization (WHO), the most common behaviour risk factor contributing to heart disease are unhealthy food, physical inactivity, tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol. These effects may show up in individuals as raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose, raised blood lipids, and overweight and obesity. These “intermediate risk factors” can be measured in primary care facilities and indicate an increased risk of a heart attack. Furthermore, according to the lifespan report, approximately 50,000 open heart surgeries are performed each year. Thus, the above-mentioned factors are anticipated to boost market growth in the forecasting period.
• Based on Channel, the market is segmented into physician clinics and hospitals. The hospital segment dominates the market growth during the forecast period. This is due to the availability of extensive resources, specialized equipment along with trained staff. Additionally, hospitals can offer a wide range of surgical procedures from simple to complex and can perform a wide range of surgery departments such as cardiology, neurology and gynaecology. For instance, Massachusetts General Hospital is the largest teaching hospital of Harvard medical school and is well known for its specialized surgical programme, including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and orthopaedics. The hospital performs 20,000 surgeries every year.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of the surgical procedure volume, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. Asia-Pacific region market for surgical procedure volume market is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecasting period. This is due to the globalization and rise in medical tourism in this region. Individuals from abroad travel to Asia-Pacific to receive medical treatment. Factors such as rising awareness amongst individuals for the high-quality medical treatment available in this region, low treatment cost than developed countries and availability of advanced medical equipment All these above-mentioned factors are driving medical tourism in this region. For instance, according to the Ministry of Tourism, 2021 report, the total no. of tourists arriving in India was around 10.9 million in 2019, out of which 3,60,000 were medical tourists. Thus, with the rise in medical tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, is anticipated to fuel market growth in the forecast period.

Some of the major players operating in the market include CHRISTUS Health, AIIMS, New Delhi, Stanford Health Care., Healthcare Information and Management System Society Inc., The General Hospital Corporation., The Ottawa Hospital., Seoul National University Hospital, Appollo Hospital Enterprise Ltd. Fortis Healthcare., The Johns Hopkins Healthcare System Corporation