PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1985854
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1985854
The global ureteral access sheath market size was valued at USD 609.56 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1,068.85 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.18% from 2026 to 2033. The ureteral access sheath market is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of urolithiasis and other urological disorders, which have increased the volume of ureteroscopy procedures globally.
The growing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries, coupled with technological advancements that improve procedural efficiency, safety, and reduce operative time, is further accelerating market growth. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 500,000 people visit emergency rooms each year due to kidney stones, highlighting the significant clinical burden of the condition. In nearly 1 in 10 individuals, a kidney stone is expected to develop at some point during their lifetime. The rising prevalence of urolithiasis is a key driver of growth in the ureteral access sheath market, as increasing stone cases directly increase the number of ureteroscopic procedures. Ureteral access sheaths are essential in stone management, enabling efficient scope exchanges and improved intrarenal pressure control. As kidney stone incidence continues to grow due to lifestyle and dietary changes, demand for advanced ureteral access devices is expected to increase significantly. According to the
National Kidney Foundation, in 2025, approximately 1 in 10 people have experienced a kidney stone at some point in their lives. The condition is slightly more common among men, with about 11 out of every 100 affected, compared to around 9 out of every 100 women.
The growing adoption of minimally invasive urological procedures is a key driver of the ureteral access sheath market, as these procedures depend on safe, efficient ureteral access. Procedures such as ureteroscopy, retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and laser lithotripsy use access sheaths to facilitate smooth instrument exchange and improve intrarenal pressure control. The shift toward shorter hospital stays, reduced complications, and faster recovery continues to accelerate demand for ureteral access sheaths.
For instance, a 2025 study published in the Journal of Urological Surgery compared the impact of multiple sessions of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) with single-access conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with nephrolithiasis. The retrospective analysis included patients who underwent multiple RIRS procedures within three months in the same renal unit and those who received single-access PCNL between January 2018 and December 2023.
Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis on the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the ureteral access sheath market report on the basis of product type, size, age group, clinical indication, end use and region: