Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market Trends

Global Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market Overview

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market Size was valued at USD 2.79 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 3.25 Billion in 2024 to USD 9.49 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.33% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). 

Rapidly increasing technological advancements, the emergence of new market players, the rising burden of chronic diseases, and the growing preference for minimally invasive techniques are the leading market drivers boosting the growth of the robot-assisted surgical systems industry.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market Trends

• Growing demands for minimally invasive robot-assisted surgeries to drive market growth

Surgical product and technology advancements have resulted in a shift away from traditional surgeries and towards minimally invasive surgeries. Robotic technology in minimally invasive surgeries has significantly changed surgical procedures. Surgical robots help surgeons make smaller incisions, resulting in faster patient recovery and shorter hospital stays. Moreover, robot-assisted surgical systems improve the accuracy and precision of surgical procedures and can easily reach beneath soft tissues to operate on organs that would otherwise necessitate open surgery. As a result, these are ideal for minimally invasive surgeries, expected to drive the growth of the robot-assisted surgical systems market revenue.

Additionally, one of the significant factors promoting market growth is the rise in regulatory approvals for robot-assisted surgical systems. For example, Intuitive Surgical Inc's Ion robotic surgery system received 510(k) FDA authorization in 2019. In addition, the rising popularity of assisted procedures like hysterectomies, the rise in robotic surgical techniques, and ongoing manufacturer R&D efforts in automated robot-assisted surgical systems are significant drivers of the market's expansion.

The integration of cameras, high-definition 3D imaging, software applications, sensors, virtual navigation technological tools, robotic controlled catheters, and other accessories used in medical surgeries is increasing the adoption of automated instruments, which is further expected to drive the market CAGR of robot-assisted surgical systems over the upcoming years.

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market Segment Insights

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Product Insights

Based on product, the market segmentation of robot-assisted surgical systems includes surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, and non-invasive radiosurgery robots. The surgical robots segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing around ~37-40% to the  robot-assisted surgical systems market revenue. The increasing preference for surgical robots owing to the low level of intervention required and the decreasing risk of cross-contamination may drive up demand for surgical robots. Many healthcare facilities and other organizations are actively implementing these robot-assisted surgical systems to improve the patient outcomes of their surgical procedures. For example, Apollo Hospital Networks plans to install approximately 80 robotic-assisted surgery setups across India by 2020 to perform general, oncology, urology, and bariatric surgeries. In addition, it launched the "Robotic Joint Replacement Program" in November 2020, which allows medical professionals to perform partial and complete knee replacement surgeries with smaller incisions and other tasks using next-generation robotic systems.

October 2021: Medtronic Canada ULC has commercialized the Mazor X Surgical Robot System for robotic-guided spine surgery in Canada for the robot-assisted surgical systems industry.

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Application Insights

Based on application, the  robot-assisted surgical systems market segmentation includes neurology, orthopedic, and laparoscopy. The neurology segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The growing use of surgical robots in neurosurgery due to the advantages they provide over traditional surgery techniques is expected to drive the segment's growth at a rapid pace. Moreover, technological advancements and positive outcomes from robotic neurosurgery are expected to drive the segment's growth in the coming years. The segment is also anticipated to be driven by the expanding use of robot-assisted surgical systems tools that are automatically operated in brain surgeries. For instance, brain surgery was performed in 2019 using robotic assistance and 5G technology, according to a report by the Robotics Industries Association (RIA). Such activities indicate a positive impact on the neurosurgery segment's market growth.

Figure 2:  Global Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market, by Application, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems End User Insights

End users have divided the  robot-assisted surgical systems market data into healthcare providers and payers. The healthcare providers segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period 2022-2030 due to the increasing healthcare expenditures in various  economies. Modern robot-assisted surgical systems are available in hospitals to enhance patient outcomes and care quality. Nowadays, doctors or surgeons prefer robot-assisted systems during different surgical procedures in hospital settings. For example, per the report published in the JAMA network, the use of robot-assisted surgeries for overall surgical procedures increased multifold from 1.8% in 2013 to 15.1% in 2019. As a result, such factors will propel the robot-assisted surgical systems industry forward during the analysis period.

November 2020: London Bridge Hospital, a medical center in the United Kingdom, has introduced a robotic gynecology service that provides patients with higher precision, reduced infection rates, shorter periods of stay, and faster recovery times.

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems market accounted for USD 1.09 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. The increased adoption of automated surgical tools and the expansion of next-generation healthcare system facilities in the United States is driving the regional market. Additionally, it is anticipated that the regional market of robot-assisted surgical systems will be driven by the U.S.'s shortage of medical specialists and surgeons relative to the patient population. Moreover, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease in the United States is driving the demand for robot-assisted surgical systems in this region.

Further, the significant countries studied in the market report are the U.S., Germany, Canada, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, Australia, China, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3:  Global ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL SYSTEMS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

European robot-assisted surgical systems market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the emergence of advanced robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures and the quality of treatment of new and existing medical indications. This is mainly attributable to elements like a developed healthcare infrastructure and the rising adoption of robotic surgical systems in various healthcare settings, which will support market expansion in this region. Further, the German market of robot-assisted surgical systems held the largest market share, and the UK market of robot-assisted surgical systems was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific market of Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to an increasing patient population and increased adoption of advanced automated surgical instruments. Moreover, raising awareness of the benefits of advanced medical technology and expanding modern healthcare facilities are expected to drive market growth in the region. Besides, rising government initiatives to build advanced healthcare infrastructure are attracting foreign companies to invest in automated instrument development, which is expected to fuel the growth of the robot-assisted surgical systems industry in this region over the forecast years. Furthermore, China’s market of robot-assisted surgical systems held the largest market share, and the Indian market of robot-assisted surgical systems was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players primarily concentrate on technological advancement and introduce next-generation robotic instruments to maintain their dominant position in the  robot-assisted surgical systems industry. Additionally, the increased demand for automated surgical instruments worldwide will probably encourage the entry of new businesses into the  market. Moreover, strategic industrial market developments by major industry players in mergers, acquisitions, R&D, and collaborative partnerships are expected to increase competition among competitors.

The robot-assisted surgical systems market major players, such as Medtronic plc, Varian, Auris Surgical Robotics, Stryker Corporation, and others, are investing in research and development to increase  market demand. These key players in the robotic-assisted surgical systems industry are focused on integrating advanced and cost-effective robotic systems into the  market, which is anticipated to boost the adoption of robotic surgeries.

Medtronic Plc (Medtronic), formerly known as Medtronic Inc, is a healthcare technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets various medical devices and solutions. Medtronic acquired Digital Surgery, a privately held surgical AI firm specializing in digital education, data analytics, and training, in February 2021. Medtronic intends to expand its robotic system portfolio through the acquisition and add a new robot named Hugo while also strengthening its platform for robot-assisted surgery.

Memic Innovative Surgery is a medical equipment company that creates small humanoid-shaped robot arms for robotic surgical solutions. Memic Innovative Surgery, an Israeli company, received FDA approval for their robot-assisted surgical systems device in March 2021, producing the first FDA-approved Surgical Robotic Device for vaginal ultrasound hysterectomy.

Key Companies in the robot-assisted surgical systems market include

• Stryker Corporation


• Renishaw Plc


• Varian


• Accuray


• Intuitive Surgical Inc


• Health robotics S.R.L


• Auris Surgical Robotics


• KUKA AG


• Mazor Robotics


• Medtronic plc


• THINK Surgical Inc


• Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc


• Transenterix


• Verb Surgical

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Industry Developments

May 2022: Globus Medical has announced using Excelsius3D, a smart, intraoperative 3 in 1 image processing platform that employs minimally invasive surgery techniques. This will allow the company to broaden its product portfolio for robot-assisted surgical systems outcome measures.

May 2022: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, India, has introduced its third da Vinci robotic surgery system, attempting to make it the first and sole hospital in the country to have three da Vinci robots.

November 2021: Brain Navi Biotechnology, based in Taiwan, has obtained the CE (Conformité Européenne) Sign for their NaoTrac robot-assisted surgical systems industry.

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Market Segmentation

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Product Outlook

• Surgical Robot


• Rehabilitation Robot


• Non-Invasive Radiosurgery Robot

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Application Outlook

• Neurology


• Orthopedic


• Laparoscopy

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems End User Outlook

• Healthcare Provider


• Payer

Robot-Assisted Surgical Systems Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  
  


• Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • Rest of the World
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America