Operating Room Integration Market Report: By Component (Software, Services), System Type (Documentation Management Systems, Display Systems, Audio-Video Management Systems), Application (General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery), End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers) – Global Industry Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The operating room integration market was valued at $1,345.9 million in 2021, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 11.1% during 2021–2030. The major factors credited for the growth of the market include the increasing number of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), rising congestion in operating rooms (ORs), technological advancements in OR infrastructure, and surging funding for the development of OR infrastructure.

MIS has been quite popular among patients because of its various benefits such as early recovery, brief hospital stay, small-sized incisions, and cost-effectiveness. There are various types of MIS to treat varied conditions such as adrenalectomy to remove one or both adrenal glands, brain surgery, colectomy to remove parts of a diseased colon, gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) to relieve pain caused by gallstones, spine surgery, and cosmetic surgery. As a result, the demand for technologically advanced devices used during MIS is increasing among healthcare providers.

Moreover, the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in ORs for integration is becoming inevitable. For instance, Proximie is developing a global network of ORs interconnected by clinicians. It will help the clinicians get real-time diagnostics, data, and analysis, and will use artificial intelligence for incisions. Through this platform, healthcare experts will be able to interact with any connected OR in the world to accelerate and improve surgical mentoring, proctoring, and technical expertise.

However, the pandemic caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus largely impacted the market globally. It led to the postponement of elective surgeries and a decline in utilization of MIS to divert medical staff and resources to treat individuals affected by the coronavirus disease. Thus, investments in integration solutions for ORs decreased across the world.

Operating Room Integration Software Is a Larger Market Component

Operating room integration software held a larger market share in 2021, on the basis of component. The implementation of operating room integration software has various advantages, such as streamlining surgical workflow, acting as a single source for all the required information, improving coordination between healthcare providers, and improved patient safety, which have contributed to the growth of the market in this category.

Thus, companies are collaborating and investing in the operating room integration software ventures. For instance, in April 2022, Marubeni agreed to invest with BNV and management shareholders in OPExPARK, which was jointly established by BNV and DENSO, and to participate in the digital transformation of ORs and a surgical education platform business for doctors.

However, the increasing demand for support and maintenance services for the implemented software is expected to drive the market growth in the service category, advancing at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.

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Documentation Management Systems Are Largely Used as Operating Room Integration Solutions

Documentation management systems as operating room integration solutions are widely adopted across hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, accounting for a market share of around 40%. This is because the patient population has been increasing over the years so are the medical records. For instance, in Norway, the total number of in-patients reached more than 5.1 million in 2021, rising at a rate of 4.4% as compared to the preceding year.

Moreover, the implementation of documentation management systems in ORs for the integration of all medical records helps healthcare providers minimize the costs of document management. According to the John Hopkins research, lost or misplaced consent forms cost around $580,000 per year to hospitals. Also, in about 66% of the total surgeries, patient consents were missing, resulting in delays to 10% of all surgical procedures.

Operating Room Integration Solutions Majorly Used During General Surgeries

General surgeries include surgeries for different organs and conditions such as alimentary tract (esophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, breast, skin, and soft tissue, along with endocrine system. Thus, the increasing incidences of breast cancer, endocrine disorder, liver cancer, etc., are contributing to the high number of general surgeries performed across the globe. As a result, general surgeries held more than 30% share of the market for operating room integration solutions in 2021.

Furthermore, the application of operating room integration solutions during orthopedic surgery is likely to rise significantly during the forecast period, owing to the increasing number of hip and knee replacement surgeries, worldwide. According to the American Joint Replacement Registry, the overall cumulative procedural volume of hip and knee replacement surgeries increased by 18.3% in 2020 as compared to 2019.

Ambulatory Surgical Centers Increasingly Adopting Operating Room Integration Solutions

The demand for ambulatory surgeries has been on the rise, which is projected to increase at a CAGR of more than 11% during the forecast period. According to the OECD, 90% of all cataract surgeries in the majority of OECD countries are ambulatory surgeries. The factors attributing to the growth of the market in this category include the shortage of hospital beds and lack of economic resources. Moreover, technological advancements in medical devices for conducting minimally-invasive surgeries have helped healthcare providers to carry out a larger number of surgeries on a daily basis.

Regional Outlook

The North American operating room integration market accounted for the largest share, of more than 40%, in 2021. This is ascribed to the increase in patient preference for minimally-invasive surgeries, the high demand for quality care, and the presence of major healthcare technology companies in the region.

Whereas, the APAC market is projected to gain momentum at a growth rate of more than 12% during the forecast period. The rapidly improving healthcare infrastructure and the increasing patient population suffering from chronic illness are the major factors contributing to the regional market growth.

Business Opportunities

• The usage of smart glasses and AR technology products in ORs is creating opportunities for operating room integration solution providers to partner with technology companies to offer innovative and new solutions.
  • For instance, in March 2022, Vuzix, a leading supplier of smart glasses and AR technology products for ORs, partnered with firms such as Pixee Medical and Rods&Cones, to increase the rollout of Vuzix-powered solutions.
• ‘OP 4.1: The Operating Room of the Future’ project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) developed a prototype of an intelligent platform for OR, which networks all the data. Thus, companies operating in the space can leverage this technology to develop innovative integration solutions for ORs.

Key Strategic Developments of Market Players

In recent years, major players in the operating room integration market have been actively partnering with technology companies to provide better integration solutions for ORs along with launching new products. For instance:

• In July 2021, Hillrom launched Helion Integrated Surgical System, which helps surgical teams communicate during a procedure. Also, it helps clinicians to record and share videos from any vendor, and the system has full 3D support.
• In April 2021, Barco partnered with Sigma-Jones AV LLP to deliver digital experiences in healthcare for its next-gen operating room video integration solution Nexxis. Along with Sigma-Jones, Barco partnered with five companies across the APAC region, including Heytech in Thailand, GET Medical in Taiwan, MedEqual in the Philippines, Cetech in Vietnam, and Rutledge AV in Australia, to expand its presence in the surgical sector across the APAC region and deliver surgical displays to digital ORs.

Key Players in Operating Room Integration Market Are:

• Brainlab AG
• Arthrex Inc.
• Richard Wolf GmbH
• FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
• Stryker Corporation
• Olympus Corporation
• STERIS plc
• KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
• BARCO

Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The report offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2017–2030.

Based on Component

• Software
• Services

Based on System Type

• Documentation Management Systems
• Display Systems
• Audio-Video Management Systems

Based on Application

• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery

Based on End User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • India
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.