Portable Minimally Invasive Surgery Simulators Market Report: By Type (Endoscopic, Cardiac), End User (Academic Institutes, Medical Training Centers, Hospitals, Surgical Clinics) – Global Industry Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The portable minimally invasive surgery simulators market size was $148.6 million in 2021, and it is set to grow at a 13.9% CAGR during 2021–2030. The progress of this market can be attributed to the rising awareness regarding the benefits of simulation-based learning, widespread adoption of laparoscopic simulation systems, technological advancements in portable MIS simulators, rapid digitization of the healthcare industry, and growing demand for minimally invasive treatments.

Moreover, due to workforce and staffing concerns, procedural prioritization, and intraoperative viral transmission risk, surgical education activities were been hampered during the pandemic. However, during the first two waves, the situation worsened due to the lack of trained surgeons and professionals. As a result of this, the government of several countries preferred virtual training via portable MIS simulators, in order to provide training to practicing surgeons and doctors in hospitals and fulfill the requirements. Thus, COVID-19 had a limited effect on the market growth.

Endoscopic Simulators Seized Majority of Market Share

The endoscopic category held the largest share in the market in 2021, and this trend is expected to continue in the years ahead. The rising incidence of gastrointestinal disorders worldwide is resulting in the growing demand for minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries, because of their minimally invasive nature, lower cost, and faster recovery compared to conventional surgeries. This will also lead to the fastest growth of this category in the coming years.

Medical Training Centers To Advance at Highest Rate

Medical training centers are projected to advance with the highest CAGR, of 15.9%, during 2021–2030, along with holding the leading market share. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for simulation-based training as a result of the lack of trained professionals. Moreover, the increasing emphasis on patient safety has limited the training experience for novice surgeons in the operating room. Thus, to fulfill the need for proper skill development, medical training centers are rapidly integrating portable MIS simulators into their training regimen.

North American Market Is Highest Revenue Generator

In 2021, the North American portable minimally invasive surgery simulators market held the largest share, of 30.5%, in the global market. This was mainly due to the early adoption of advanced technologies by market players as well as end users here. The increasing number of collaborations between market players and healthcare associations and rising healthcare expenditure are the other major influences driving the market growth.

Over the past few years, VR trainers have been introduced for skill development in minimally invasive techniques. The specific hand–eye coordination and psychomotor skills required for MISs can be acquired using VR simulation techniques. For instance, in July 2021, Osso VR Inc. raised $27 million to train doctors and other medical professionals using VR surgery simulations.

Adoption of Simulation-Based Learning Is Bolstering Market Growth

Simulation-based learning helps turn knowledge into practice, gather measurable data on students and patients, and increase safety for practitioners and patients. In this regard, the portable MIS simulator demand has been increasing over the past few years due to the growing incidence of injuries during surgeries.

• More than 300 million major surgeries are performed each year globally, including around 40–50 million in the U.S. and 20 million in Europe.
• As per the WHO, unsafe surgical care procedures cause complications in up to 25% of the patients. Almost 7 million surgical patients suffer significant complications annually, 1 million of whom die during or immediately following surgery.

Therefore, in order to reduce the chances of complications following surgery, the demand for simulation solutions has increased over the past few years, and it is set to grow in the coming years as well.

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Technological Advancements Introduced in Simulators Resulting in Market Prosperity

The medical field has witnessed various technological advancements, which, in turn, fuels the demand for simulation. Several technologically advanced products allow students and practicing doctors/surgeons to acquire or sharpen their skills with the help of AR, robotics, and AI. For instance,

• ImmersiveTouch3, developed by ImmersiveTouch Inc., is a comprehensive surgical training simulator integrated with AR in which the user is placed in an interactive 3D environment, with the use of specialized glasses.
• FlexVR, developed by Surgical Science Sweden AB, is a portable robot-assisted surgical simulator that allows surgeons to improve their robotic surgery skills in a flexible and convenient way, thus further improving patient outcomes and patient safety.

Market Players Are Involved in Partnerships and Collaborations to Gain a Significant Position

Major portable minimally invasive surgery simulators market players are extensively involved in partnerships and collaborations to remain competitive. For instance:

• In February 2022, VirtaMed AG and Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd. announced their partnership to develop a VR simulator program to support surgeon skills training for the Hominis Surgical System.
• In July 2021, CAE Inc. and the Rush Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation (RCCSS) partnered for simulation research, to enhance healthcare education and improve patient safety, including support for RCCSS simulation research initiatives.

Key Players in Portable Minimally Invasive Surgery Simulators Market Are:

• CAE Inc.
• 3-Dmed
• Surgical Science Sweden AB
• Olympus Corporation
• VirtaMed AG
• Inovus Ltd.
• Mentice AB
• MEDICAL-X
• eoSurgical Ltd.
• Laparo Sp. z.o.o.
• CATHI GmbH

Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The report offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2015–2030.

Based on Type

• Endoscopic
  • Flexible
    • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy simulators
    • Bronchoscopy simulators
    • Colonoscopy simulators
    • Rhinoscopy simulators
  • Rigid
    • Laparoscopy simulators
    • Urology simulators
    • Gynecology simulators
    • Arthroscopy simulators
• Cardiac

Based on End User

• Academic Institutes
• Medical Training Centers
• Hospitals
• Surgical Clinics

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  •  Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East and Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Saudi Arabia