The global surgical stapling devices market size was valued at USD 4.27 billion in 2018. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.23% over the forecast period. Growing preference for staples over sutures has been one of the primary growth stimulants for the market. With technological advancements, several market players are commercializing staplers used for endoscopic surgeries. These devices find applications across various branches of medicine, such as gynecology, thoracic, and gastrointestinal-related surgeries as well as tissue & wound management procedures.
The demand for surgical stapling devices is poised to increase owing to a rise in bariatric procedures and the implementation of advanced technologies to perform endoscopic procedures. Also, the introduction of powered surgical devices and a soaring need for tissue & wound management is likely to further drive the market.
Initially, sutures were widely used for wound closure surgeries. However, the introduction of staplers has gradually outpaced the suture market due to several advantages. Apart from being a tedious process, sutured sites may exhibit wound leakage and separation, whereas surgical staplers offer better speed, accuracy, and efficient wound closure.
With increasing technological advancements, several market players are commercializing staplers used for endoscopic surgeries. These devices find application across various branches of medicine, such as gynecology, thoracic, gastrointestinal-related surgeries, and tissue & wound management procedures.
Moreover, in developing countries, such as India and China, surgical staplers are widely employed for bariatric surgeries. Covidien plc and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. offering titanium stomach staples, reported that obesity-related surgeries in India have doubled since 2013 and hence, the number of bariatric procedures has increased in the country.
Conventionally, manual surgical staplers were used along with scalpels, forceps, and scissors. With surging demand and increasing frequency of surgeries, powered stapling devices are expected to post a higher CAGR over the forecast period. These powered devices help doctors address the problem of fatigue that may be caused due to high procedure volume in hospital emergency wards.
Moreover, laparoscopic surgeries require accuracy while execution within restricted anatomical spaces and are typically labor-intensive. The prime advantage offered by powered stapling devices includes ease of wound closure without the requirement of manual firing force.
Introduction of novel technologies, such as bio welding and cold plasma, used for sealing wounds without scars or stitches, is estimated to stir up the demand for electrosurgical devices. They are anticipated to emerge as an alternative to sealants, staples, and sutures. They are approved in Europe and is used in skin grafting.
By type, the surgical stapling devices market has been bifurcated into disposable and reusable. Medical grade plastic is the material used in disposable devices while reusable devices are made from stainless steel used for biomedical applications. Both types possess disposable cartridges.
The disposable segment is anticipated to register a noteworthy CAGR over the forecast period as a result of heightened concerns regarding communicable infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes the use of disposable devices and provides protocols to prevent the spread of pathogens. Regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have also stated some measures to ensure that set protocols for sterilization of medical devices are strictly followed to avoid infections.
Lifestyle changes have led to a rise in people suffering from obesity, especially in developed countries such as the U.S. This has increased demand for bariatric or weight loss procedures, ultimately increasing the application of stapling equipment. For instance, approximately 113,000 bariatric surgeries are performed every year in the U.S. alone. The trend of opting for bariatric surgery is gaining ground in developing countries too. India is one of the fastest-growing markets for bariatric procedures, with a supply of 10,000 staplers every year.
Based on end-use, the market has been divided into hospitals and ambulatory centers. The hospital segment was identified as the largest end-use segment in 2018 whereas the ambulatory center's segment is projected to exhibit the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The steady growth of the ambulatory center's segment can be attributed to factors such as scarce economic resources and shortage of hospital beds, especially in underdeveloped and developing economies.
A major trend in hospitals suggests a shift towards clinical efficiency models, which include the introduction of robotic technology in surgery. Robotic surgeries improve the outcome of minimally invasive surgeries. The hospital segment is poised to retain its dominance over the forecast period owing to favorable reimbursement scenario for bariatric surgeries. This is available solely for inpatients and hospital outpatients, while ambulatory centers are not covered under this code.
In 2018, North America held the largest share in the market owing to the use of advanced technologies and non-invasive methods in increasing the number of total surgeries performed. Other reasons for sizeable market share are the highest obesity rate in this region, the local presence of global players, and FDA approval for non-invasive surgeries. With recent developments in minimally invasive surgeries, special devices are designed for laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries, which include the use of surgical stapling devices. It has become the responsibility of surgeons to acquire prerequisite knowledge of stapling devices.
Asia Pacific is likely to exhibit the highest CAGR of 9.07% during the forecast period due to the presence of a large patient pool in economies such as India, China, and Japan. In 2011, surgical staplers were categorized under “drugs” and were regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act in India because of increasing demand and use. Implementation of this act rendered strict regulations for the manufacturing and distribution of surgical staplers.
With increasing conduct of surgical procedures, coupled with rising healthcare expenditure, and rising awareness regarding the use of them, the demand for stapling is expected to witness lucrative growth. Key players in the market are also investing in this region to expand their footprints. Initiatives such as those taken by Johnson & Johnson Medical, India, to train 8,000 doctors in advanced surgical products, including non-invasive surgical staples, are estimated to propel the market in the region.
Some key industry contributors are Covidien plc; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Cardica, Inc.; Zimmer Holdings, Inc.; Stryker Corporation; Smith & Nephew plc; Conmed Corporation; and CareFusion Corporation.
Ethicon, Inc.; Covidien plc (Medtronic plc); and Stryker Corporation were the most attractive participants in the market in 2018. In November 2018, Ethicon launched its Bariatric Revision Surgical Solutions, a range of products that include ECHELON FLEX GST System, HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears energy device, SURGICAL SNoW Absorbable Hemostat for hemostasis & tissue adherence, and STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control devices for suturing.
In March 2017, Ethicon announced results of retrospective studies conducted to compare two products, viz. Ethicon’s ECHELON FLEX Powered Staplers and Medtronic’s ENDO GIA Manual Staplers. The results were published in The Journal of Medical Economics and showed that Ethicon’s product was associated with economic and clinical benefits and a lower rate of bleeding complications. In February 2017, Medtronic launched its new stapling system, Signia Stapling System. This was the newest addition to the company’s minimally invasive system product portfolio.
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2020 |
USD 4,978.4 million |
Revenue forecast in 2026 |
USD 8,018.9 million |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 8.2% from 2019 to 2026 |
Base year for estimation |
2018 |
Historical data |
2015 - 2017 |
Forecast period |
2019 - 2026 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million, and CAGR from 2019 to 2026 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors and trends |
Segments covered |
Product, type, end-use, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; France; Germany; U.K.; Spain; Italy; Netherlands; Switzerland; Belgium; Japan; China; India; Australia; South Korea; Brazil; Mexico; Argentina; South Africa; Turkey; Saudi Arabia; Israel |
Key companies profiled |
Covidien plc; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Cardica, Inc.; Zimmer Holdings, Inc.; Stryker Corporation; Smith & Nephew plc; Conmed Corporation; CareFusion Corporation. |
Customization scope |
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This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2015 to 2026. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global surgical stapling devices market report based on the product, type, end-use, and region:
Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2026)
Powered Surgical Stapling Device
Manual Surgical Stapling Device
Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2026)
Disposable Surgical Stapling Device
Reusable Surgical Stapling Device
End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2026)
Hospitals
Ambulatory Centers
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2026)
North America
The U.S.
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
U.K.
Spain
Italy
Netherlands
Switzerland
Belgium
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Israel
b. The global surgical stapling devices market size was estimated at USD 4,609.5 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 4,978.4 million in 2020.
b. The global surgical stapling devices market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% from 2019 to 2026 to reach USD 8,018.9 million by 2026.
b. North America dominated the surgical stapling devices market with a share of 34.3% in 2019. This is attributable to the use of advanced technologies and non-invasive methods in increasing the number of total surgeries performed
b. Some key players operating in the surgical stapling devices market include Covidien plc; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Cardica, Inc.; Zimmer Holdings, Inc.; Stryker Corporation; Smith & Nephew plc; Conmed Corporation; and CareFusion Corporation.
b. Key factors that are driving the surgical stapling devices market growth include increasing need for wound and tissue management devices, the introduction of advanced technologies, increasing demand for minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery, increasing obesity and awareness about bariatric surgeries, and increasing incidence rate of cancer.
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