United Kingdom surgical robots’
market is expected to register robust growth in the forecast period, 2023-2027.
Surgical robots represent the computer-controlled machines that are widely
utilized for performing minimally invasive (MI) and laparoscopic surgeries.
These robots comprise of a magnifying high-definition 3-D camera fitted at the
tip of the robotic arm that offers an accurate representation of the body
parts. They replicate the hand movements of the surgeons and can perform
complex procedures utilizing miniaturized surgical instruments that can fit
through small incisions. In comparison to traditional surgeries, these robots
provide quicker recovery time, minimal post-operative discomfort, and minimized
risks of infection and scars. Surgical robots allow surgeons to carry out
complex surgical procedures with greater precision. They are widely utilized in
gynecological, urological, orthopedic, general, neurosurgeries, and other
minimally invasive surgeries. The growing advantages of robotic-assisted
surgery, continuous technological advancements in surgical robots, the
expanding adoption of surgical robots, and the extensive funding for medical
robot research are some of the significant factors driving the growth of the
market.
Increasing Benefits of
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Propels the Market Growth
The escalating demand
for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) owing to the advantages associated with
these procedures, including smaller incisions, fewer cuts, decreased scarring,
minimized pain, enhanced safety, quicker recovery periods, and considerable
cost savings. Robotic minimally invasive surgery adds to these benefits by
ensuring greater accuracy, repeatability, control, and efficiency. Robotic
surgery offers highly advanced visualization capabilities that assist surgeons
with a superior view of the operating area, utilizing HD cameras to demonstrate
microscopic structures. These systems offer greater dexterity than the human
hand as they can rotate 360 degrees and superior manoeuvrability, robots can
enable surgeons to reach hard-to-access areas. These benefits of surgical
robots and the escalating demand for enhanced and faster healthcare services
are supporting the growth of the surgical robots’ market in the predicted
years.
Growing Penetration of
Surgical Robots in Ambulatory Surgery Centres (ASCs) Drives the Market Growth
Ambulatory surgery
centers (ASCs) are freestanding facilities which further specializes in
surgical, diagnostic, and preventive procedures that do not require hospital
admission. The cost-effectiveness of ASCs offers significant savings for
governments, third-party payers, and patients. As per the study conducted by
Healthcare BlueBook (a provider of data for healthcare services) and
HealthSmart (a provider of health plans for self‐funded employers), it is
stated that ASCs reduced the cost of outpatient surgery as these facilities
provide a lower-cost site of care in comparison with the hospital outpatient
departments. Medicare and its beneficiaries save each year as they pay
significantly less for procedures performed in ASCs than the rates paid to
hospitals for the same procedures. When patient care is in ASCs, patient
co-payments are also significantly lower. On account of these advantages, there
is significant rise in the number of surgical procedures performed in ASCs and
outpatient settings. The shift from performing complex surgical procedures in
hospital settings to performing them in outpatient settings which further
supports the market growth. The increasing number of ASCs offering
robotic-assisted specialized surgeries provides an enormous opportunity for the
leading market players in the surgical robots’ sector which aids the growth of
the market.