Global Ureteroscopes Market Size By Product Type (Digital Ureteroscopes, Flexible Ureteroscopes), By Application (Urinary Stricture, Urolithiasis), By End User (Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Hospitals), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Ureteroscopes Market Size And Forecast

Ureteroscopes Market size was valued at USD 1.63 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.49 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.40% during the forecast period 2026-2032.

Early diagnosis is a key factor in any disease and the ureteroscope is vital for clinical diagnosis. Increasing technological advancement such as the single-use flexible ureteroscopes coupled with diversification of application has helped in the market growth. The Global Ureteroscopes Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Ureteroscopes Market Definition

The Ureteroscopy is an effective and safe examination of the upper urinary tract, usually performed with a ureteroscope that passes through the urethra and also the bladder, then directly into the ureter. Ureteroscopy is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders such as kidney stones and urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract. The Ureteroscopy is considered the first-line treatment option for urinary tract stones the examination can be performed with either a flexible, semi-rigid or rigid ureteroscope.

The Ureteroscope is a medical device, that is a thin tube-like device with illuminating light and a lens to capture images of the complex urinary tract organs for the presence of calculi or tumors. It is passed through the urethra to the bladder and then into the ureter for the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones. The device helps to understand the position of the kidney stone and also in the treatment of kidney stone removal. It is a minimally invasive procedure to remove the kidney stone and has shown higher accuracy and the least rate of complications when compared to the traditional methods of kidney stone removal such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), etc.

The Kidney stone can either be removed by using a basket attached to the ureteroscope or it can be broken down into fragments that are excreted through urine outside the body. One of the major benefits of ureteroscopes is that there is minimum contra-indication for the procedure. In addition, recently the role of ureteroscopes has extended, mainly due to the rising prevalence of obesity, bleeding diathesis, and pediatric stone disease. The prevalence of obesity is at an all-time high and it has been observed that obese people are at a high risk of developing kidney stones.

Global Ureteroscopes Market Overview

Globally prevalence of the obesity is at an all-time high and ureteroscopy is generally considered the ideal choice for obese patients. An increase in the bleeding diathesis, the prevalence of obesity, and pediatric stone disease led to the extension of the role of the ureteroscopes, and therefore ureteroscope activity has increased. The increase in technological advancement such as single-use flexible ureteroscopes coupled with the diversification of applications has helped in market growth.

The rising incidence of kidney stones diseases and rising prevalence of urologic cancers globally owing to the changing dietary habits and the climatic conditions are anticipated to boost the growth of the Global Ureteroscopes Market during the forecast period. Furthermore, growing research and development activities in flexible video-ureteroscopes, the invention of disposable ureteroscopes devices, and increasing adoption of the technologically advanced ureteroscopes are also propelling the growth of the Global Ureteroscopes Market.

The Ureteroscopy is an effective and safe test for primarily treating ureteral stones, tumors, or strictures. Technological advancements in the size and design area of the ureteroscopes have allowed easier access to the ureter and the kidney via the urethra, eliminating the need for any surgical incision. Furthermore, with the semi-rigid and flexible ureteroscopes, nearly all parts of the urinary tract can also be easily assessed, with the high-quality digital optics providing an accurate assessment of mucosal lesions and stones. One of the major benefits of ureteroscopes is that there is a minimum contra-indication for the procedure. In addition, recently the role of the ureteroscopes has extended, mainly due to the rising prevalence of obesity, bleeding diathesis, and pediatric stone disease.

The prevalence of obesity is at an all-time high and it has been observed that obese people are at high risk of developing kidney stones. This is anticipated to further accelerate the growth of the market for flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy. Increased anesthetic risk and other treatments such as shock wave lithotripsy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy are often unsuccessful. Hence, ureteroscopy is often considered the ideal choice for obese patients. This factor can further drive the development of the market over the forecast period. Though, the high cost of ureteroscopy might hamper the Ureteroscopes Market during the forecasted period.

Global Ureteroscopes Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Ureteroscopes Market is Segmented on the basis of Product Type, Application, End-User, And Geography.

Ureteroscopes Market, By Product Type

• Digital Ureteroscopes
• Flexible Ureteroscopes
• Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopes
• Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes

Based on Product Type, The market is bifurcated into Digital Ureteroscopes, Flexible Ureteroscopes, Semi-rigid Ureteroscopes, and Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes. The segment of flexible ureteroscopes is expected to account for the largest share of the Global Ureteroscopes Market in the coming years, owing to the advancement of imaging technology in the form of fiberoptic and digital ureteroscopes, as well as the high success rate of the stone removal procedure, performed using flexible ureteroscopes. In the digital Ureteroscopes Market, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be the highest throughout the forecast period, owing to the better success rate and convenience of the use of digital ureteroscopes in comparison to traditional ureteroscopes.

Ureteroscopes Market, By Application

• Urinary Stricture
• Urolithiasis
• Kidney Cancer

Based on Application, The market is bifurcated into Urinary Stricture, Urolithiasis, and Kidney Cancer. When it comes to income, urolithiasis will be the most profitable area in 2021. It is expected to maintain its dominant position in the market throughout the projection period, primarily as a result of the high frequency of kidney stone disease. According to a recent paper published in the journal Urology Annals, kidney stones are a prevalent condition that affects people all over the world, with a prevalence rate of roughly 7 percent among adult patients worldwide.

Ureteroscopes Market, By End User

• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Hospitals
• Other End Users

Based on End User, The market is bifurcated into Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Hospitals, and Other End Users. Hospitals accounted for the greatest share of the market in 2021 and are expected to retain their dominance during the forecast period, according to the report. The vast majority of diagnostic tests are conducted in hospitals, mostly due to the ease with which they may be accessed. During the projection period, it is predicted that this aspect would be beneficial to the segment's growth. Over the projected period, the ambulatory surgery center segment is likely to have considerable expansion. Payers and governments are analyzing expenses and moving toward a value-based approach to health care. As a result, the number of outpatient surgeries is expected to increase in the future years.

Ureteroscopes Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World
• On the basis of Geography, The Global Ureteroscopes Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America was the largest revenue-generating region in 2021, followed by Europe. One of the major factors responsible for their continued dominance is the presence of significant market players such as Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Elmed Medical Systems. North America is the most well-established market in terms of the usage of ureteroscopes.
• Well-established healthcare infrastructure, patient awareness, presence of advanced instruments are some other factors attributed to the continued dominance of the region. The Asia Pacific is likely to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing incidence of urolithiasis coupled with the growing geriatric population. In addition, the need for better diagnosis and huge unmet clinical needs are expected to drive the regional market in the forthcoming years.

Key Players

The "Global Ureteroscopes Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Stryker, Olympus, Boston Scientific, Richard Wolf, KARL STORZ, ELMED Medical Systems, Rocamed, Maxer Endoscopy, Vimax Endoscopy, and Surg.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In May 2019, USFDA approval was granted to Flexible Sensor Ureterorenoscopes for visualization of the urogenital tract. This instrument was designed by Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation.