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Lung cancer surgery is a procedure aimed at removing cancerous tissue from the lungs. It is generally performed when the cancer is localized within the lung and has not extensively spread. The primary objective is to fully excise the tumor along with affected lung tissue to halt cancer progression or recurrence.
The main categories of lung cancer surgery include thoracotomy and minimally invasive techniques. Thoracotomy involves making an incision in the chest wall to access the lungs or other chest organs. Procedures under this umbrella include lobectomy, segmentectomy, pneumonectomy, sleeve resection, and extended resection. These surgeries utilize various tools and technologies such as thoracoscopes, mediastinoscopes, bronchoscopes, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery systems, surgical staplers, surgical energy devices including advanced bipolar and ultrasonic instruments-and more. These products are distributed through channels like direct tenders, retail sales, and online platforms. Key end users consist of hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, academic and research institutions, specialty cancer care centers, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.
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The lung cancer surgery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.07 billion in 2024 to $5.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. Growth during the historic period can be attributed to the high prevalence of smoking, increasing incidence of lung cancer, expansion of hospital infrastructure, broader insurance coverage, and enhanced expertise among surgeons.
The lung cancer surgery market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by the aging global population, an increase in non-small cell lung cancer cases, rising awareness in emerging markets, the expansion of robotic surgery platforms, and greater investment in cancer care. Key trends during this period include robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, the application of augmented reality in surgery, the use of 3D printing for surgical simulation, artificial intelligence for surgical planning, and the development of smart surgical instruments.
The rising incidence of lung cancer is expected to drive the growth of the lung cancer surgery market in the future. Lung cancer involves the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells in one or both lungs, which can disrupt normal lung function. The increase in lung cancer cases is linked to prolonged exposure to air pollution and fine particulate matter, as these tiny particles penetrate deep into the lungs, causing inflammation, cellular damage, and mutations that may lead to cancer. Lung cancer surgery plays a crucial role in reducing lung cancer-related mortality by enabling early removal of malignant tumors before they spread or worsen. For example, in June 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a US federal agency, reported that lung cancer caused 131,584 deaths in the United States in 2023, following 218,893 newly diagnosed cases in 2022. Therefore, the rising occurrence of lung cancer is fueling the lung cancer surgery market.
Leading companies in the lung cancer surgery market are focusing on developing innovative technologies like robotic-assisted surgeries to improve surgical accuracy, shorten recovery periods, and enhance patient outcomes. Robotic-assisted surgeries involve minimally invasive procedures performed with robotic systems controlled by surgeons, offering increased precision, fewer complications, and better recovery results. For instance, in March 2025, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a US medical device and technology company, announced regulatory clearance of the MONARCH QUEST robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform under U.S. 510(k). This platform provides improved reach and stability to access small, hard-to-reach lung nodules, aiding earlier diagnosis of lung cancer. Its advanced maneuverability and integration with imaging technologies allow for more precise biopsies while reducing patient discomfort. Designed to expand procedural capabilities and streamline workflows, the platform supports greater clinical confidence and consistency across a broad range of bronchoscopic procedures.
In June 2023, AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd., an India-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, partnered with Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center to enhance lung cancer diagnostic capabilities by establishing a Center of Excellence focused on advancing early and accurate testing. This collaboration seeks to improve patient outcomes by facilitating timely diagnosis, increasing access to advanced testing technologies, and supporting personalized treatment strategies for lung cancer. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center, based in India, provides thoracic surgery services, including minimally invasive methods such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery for lung cancer.
Major players in the lung cancer surgery market are Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic plc, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, GE Healthcare Technologies Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Olympus Corporation, Intuitive Surgical Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, Varian Medical Systems Inc., Karl Storz SE, Lepu Medical Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., Ambu A/S, Accuray Incorporated, KLS Martin Group, Richard Wolf GmbH, Ethicon Inc., AngioDynamics Inc., Ackermann Instrument GmbH, Scanlan International Inc., Sontec Instruments Inc., Covidien LLC.
North America was the largest region in the lung cancer surgery market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in lung cancer surgery report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the lung cancer surgery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The lung cancer surgery market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as preoperative and postoperative care, follow-up and monitoring and surgical procedures. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The lung cancer surgery market includes sales of products such as surgical instruments, stapling devices, electrosurgical units, thoracoscopes, and robotic surgical systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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