United Kingdom Endoscopy Devices Market

The United Kingdom Endoscopy Devices Market size was valued at USD 1.46 Billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD 2.55 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.38% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing investment of government state bodies on the healthcare infrastructure.

An endoscopy is a device that helps in diagnosis, prevention, and treating complications related to the visceral organs. It is a long, thin, and flexible tube that consist of light and camera at the tip that help physicians or medical professionals to analyse the internal organs. Images taken by using camera on endoscope are shown on the monitor screen. Endoscopes can be inserted into the body through the mouth or through a small cut or incision made in the skin for keyhole surgery.

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It is helpful in the examination of symptoms, such as difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, heartburn or indigestion, and unintentional weight loss. An endoscope is also used to remove a small sample of tissue and this process is called a biopsy. Examination of the oesophagus, stomach, or upper part of the small intestine is known as gastroscopy, and a colonoscopy is test that is used to detect the abnormalities in large intestine and in rectum.

United Kingdom Endoscopy Devices Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Increasing aging population is anticipated to drive the endoscopy devices market growth during the forecast period.

• Rising adoption of minimally invasive surgical procedures owing to higher patient satisfaction, relatively shorter hospital stay, and reduced post-surgical complications is propelling the market expansion in the coming years.

• Endoscopy procedures confer faster recovery and less trauma to patients as compared to open surgeries. Thus, such factor is anticipated to spur the market growth.

• Limited availability of skilled labor and stringent regulatory framework are major challenges that can hamper the market expansion.

• Lack of trained physicians & endoscopists and infections caused by few endoscopes can restrict growth of the market.

• Ongoing technological advancement in endoscopes for early detection of diseases to offer immense opportunities for the expansion.

Scope of United Kingdom Endoscopy Devices Market Report

The report on the United Kingdom endoscopy devices market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

United Kingdom Endoscopy Devices Market Segment Insights

Endoscopes segment to account for a large market share

On the basis of types of devices, the market is divided into endoscopes, endoscopic operative devices, and visualization equipment. The endoscopes segment is further segmented into rigid endoscopes, flexible endoscopes, and others. On the other hand, endoscopic operative devices segment is classified as irrigation/suction systems, access devices, operative manual instruments, and others. The visualization equipment segment is segregated into endoscopic cameras, SD visualization systems, and HD visualization systems.

The flexible endoscopes sub-segment is expected to account for a key market share in the coming years. In order to perform ENT procedures, including throat cancer, sleep apnea, chronic cough, vocal cord dysfunction, and disorders related to swallowing, flexible endoscopes are largely used in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, which is expected to boost the growth of the market segment. Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) and colonoscopy are the most common types of flexible endoscopy. These devices are helpful to improve the safety of patients and reduce the personnel exposure to liquid chemical germicides.

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Gastroenterology segment to register a substantial CAGR

In terms of applications, the market is categorized as gastroenterology. The gastroenterology segment is further divided into pulmonology, ENT surgery, gynecology, and urology. The gastroenterology segment is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR during forecast period. Increasing endoscopic procedures for early detection of GI cancers as well as rising burden of GI diseases. Improvement in healthcare infrastructure and increasing number of colonoscopy procedures are anticipated to drive the market segment.

Segments

The United Kingdom endoscopy devices market has been segmented on the basis of

Types of Devices

• Endoscopes
  • Rigid Endoscopes
  • Flexible Endoscopes
  • Others
• Endoscopic Operative Devices
  • Irrigation/Suction Systems
  • Access Devices
  • Operative Manual Instruments
  • Others
• Visualization Equipment
  • Endoscopic Cameras
  • SD Visualization Systems
  • HD Visualization Systems

Applications

• Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology
  • ENT Surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Urology

Country

• The UK

Key Players

• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Cook Medical
• Richard Wolf GmbH
• Medtronic PLC
• Fujifilm Holdings

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the United Kingdom endoscopy devices market include Boston Scientific Corporation, Cook Medical, Richard Wolf GmbH, Medtronic PLC, and Fujifilm Holdings.