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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1942728
Digital laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a high-resolution digital camera to provide surgeons with clear, real-time images of internal abdominal or pelvic organs. This advanced imaging enables precise and complex procedures through small incisions, resulting in reduced patient trauma, faster recovery, and fewer complications compared to traditional open surgery.
The main types of products in digital laparoscopy include digital laparoscopy cameras, digital laparoscopy instruments, visualization systems, light sources, insufflators, and other accessories. Digital laparoscopy cameras are sophisticated imaging tools that deliver detailed visuals of the body's interior during minimally invasive procedures, supporting accurate diagnosis and surgical performance. These products are applied in various procedure types, including diagnostic laparoscopy, therapeutic laparoscopy, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and incorporate advanced technologies such as robotic laparoscopy, enhanced imaging systems, miniaturized endoscopic equipment, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) systems. Digital laparoscopy is used across multiple surgical applications, including gynecological, gastrointestinal, urological, bariatric, oncological, and orthopedic surgeries, with key end users comprising hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, specialty clinics, research institutions, and medical device manufacturers.
Tariffs are impacting the digital laparoscopy market by increasing the cost of imported high-definition cameras, robotic systems, and visualization equipment. Segments such as advanced imaging systems and robotic laparoscopy devices are most impacted, particularly in regions like Asia-Pacific and Europe that rely heavily on imports. These tariffs have led to higher acquisition costs for hospitals and surgical centers. On the positive side, they have encouraged local manufacturing, innovation in cost-efficient systems, and diversification of supply chains.
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The digital laparoscopy market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.09 billion in 2025 to $3.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to reliance on conventional open surgeries, limited availability of digital imaging systems, high cost of laparoscopic equipment, low adoption of robotic-assisted procedures, lack of standardized training programs.
The digital laparoscopy market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancement in 3D and wireless camera technologies, growing preference for minimally invasive surgery, increasing investment in robotic laparoscopy, adoption of ar/vr-assisted surgical systems, expansion of laparoscopic procedures in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgical procedures, rising demand for high-definition and 3D laparoscopy cameras, integration of augmented reality and virtual reality in surgery, expansion of laparoscopic procedures across multiple specialties, focus on workflow efficiency and real-time imaging in operating rooms.
The rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries is expected to drive the growth of the digital laparoscopy market in the coming years. Minimally invasive surgeries, performed through small incisions with specialized instruments, reduce pain, recovery time, and scarring compared to traditional open surgeries. Their growing popularity stems from reduced tissue injury, faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and shorter hospital stays. Digital laparoscopy enhances these procedures by offering precise, real-time visualization and AI-driven surgical guidance, improving accuracy, reducing complications, and accelerating patient recovery. For example, in June 2024, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that out of nearly 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2023, liposuction accounted for 347,782 procedures, a 7% increase from 2022 highlighting the rising preference for minimally invasive interventions, which is fueling the digital laparoscopy market.
Companies in the digital laparoscopy market are focusing on AI-powered laparoscopic and robotic-assisted solutions to enhance surgical precision, control, and patient outcomes. These systems use artificial intelligence to guide robotic instruments, optimize real-time decision-making, and provide detailed postoperative analysis. For instance, in April 2024, Medtronic plc, an Ireland-based healthcare technology company, introduced Touch Surgery Live Stream, which broadcasts laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures securely in real-time across more than 20 countries for remote surgical training and collaboration. Its upgraded Touch Surgery Performance Insights platform leverages 14 AI-driven algorithms to analyze surgical videos, offering insights into workflow, instrument utilization, and anatomical identification.
In August 2024, KARL STORZ, a Germany-based manufacturer of endoscopes, surgical devices, and medical instruments, acquired Asensus Surgical Inc., a US-based company offering digital laparoscopy through its Senhance surgical system. This acquisition enables KARL STORZ to establish a surgical robotics hub, combining Asensus Surgical's advanced technology and expertise to expand its robotic and digital surgery portfolio, enhancing surgical precision and promoting safer, more effective patient outcomes.
Major companies operating in the digital laparoscopy market are Medtronic plc, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc., Arthrex Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG, Cook Medical, Smith & Nephew plc, CONMED Corporation, Richard Wolf GmbH, Ethicon Inc., B. Braun SE, Distalmotion SA, Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH, Momentis Surgical Ltd., Moon Surgical SAS, Medtronic Surgical Technologies, Olympus Endoscopy Solutions
North America was the largest region in the digital laparoscopy market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital laparoscopy market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the digital laparoscopy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The digital laparoscopy market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as telemedicine consultations, training and education support, image enhancement and analysis, and real-time high-definition visualization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital laparoscopy market also includes sales of high-definition cameras, imaging systems, video processors, display monitors, and surgical instruments. 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 that 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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