Operating Room Equipment (Global Market)

2024

Sales of operating room equipment in the world for the year reached $38.44 billion

In 2024, the volume of the global market for equipment for operating rooms amounted to $38.44 billion. More than a third of global sales were in the North American region. This is stated in a study by IMARC Group, the results of which Zdrav.Expert got acquainted with at the end of June 2025.

One of the drivers of the analytics industry is the growing demand for minimally invasive operations. Such procedures provide a number of advantages over conventional surgery. Minimally invasive interventions are carried out through blood vessels, natural holes or small punctures, thereby minimizing tissue damage. This reduces the risk of complications, accelerates patient recovery and shortens the rehabilitation period. In addition, the number of scars is reduced. Minimally invasive operations are carried out in urological and gynecological diseases, in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, in traumatology and orthopedics, etc. However, such procedures require expensive advanced operating room equipment, including robotic surgical systems, imaging devices, and ergonomic tables. The increase in sales of such products leads to the expansion of the market as a whole.

Technological advances have a stimulating effect on the industry. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into operating room equipment transforms surgical processes. AI systems are able to analyze medical data, including images, in real time, generating recommendations and identifying risks. These technologies improve accuracy and minimize the likelihood of human error. In addition, AI algorithms help in performing diagnostics and predictive analytics. Computer models provide support when planning operations, which reduces the likelihood of complications.

The report talks about the development of the concept of a hybrid operating room. Such facilities combine traditional operating room functions with advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies. Along with surgical equipment, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and fluoroscopy systems are used, which provides real-time imaging of internal organs and tissues during surgery. Hybrid operating rooms provide physicians with greater flexibility and efficiency - especially when conducting complex interventions. At the same time, sales of robotic surgical complexes are increasing, which provide high accuracy, minimal trauma and a lower likelihood of undesirable side effects compared to open surgery.

Analysts segment the market into anesthesia machines, endoscopes, operating tables, electrosurgical devices, surgical imaging devices, patient monitors, etc. In 2024, products of the first type held the largest market share - about 29.7%. Geographically, North America leads, accounting for 35.6% of revenue. Significant players on a global scale are:

• Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA;
• General Electric;
• Getinge AB;
• Hill-Rom Holdings ( Baxter International );
• Karl Storz SE & Co. KG;
• Koninklijke Philips;
• Medtronic;
• Mizuho;
• Siemens Healthineers;
• Skytron;
• Steris;
• Stryker.

Analysts at IMARC Group believe that in the future, the CAGR in the market under consideration will be at the level of 4.57%. As a result, by 2033, sales of equipment for operating rooms could reach $57.65 billion.^[1]

The volume of the global market for electrosurgical devices for the year increased by 3% to $4.5 billion

In 2024, costs in the global market for electrosurgical devices and instruments reached $4.49 billion. The indicator of the previous year, when expenses were estimated at $4.35 billion, was exceeded by more than 3%. This is stated in the Market Research Future study, the results of which were published at the end of February 2025.

One of the drivers of the industry in question is the increasing demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Such interventions provide a number of important advantages over traditional surgeries, including faster recovery, less tissue scarring, and a reduced risk of infection and complications. In addition, electrosurgical devices help improve accuracy.

Technological advances play an important role in expanding the market. Implementing advanced functions and real-time monitoring systems improves efficiency and security. Medical technology developers are constantly improving the ergonomics of electrosurgical instruments, which increases the convenience of their use. The introduction of machine learning and artificial intelligence tools makes it possible to expand functionality. There is also increasing integration with robotic platforms. Universal electrosurgical multifunctional systems are in demand, allowing you to carry out almost any type of electrosurgical interventions on any organs and in any media.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as obesity, various cardiovascular ailments and malignancies is also having a significant impact on the global electrosurgical devices market. These health problems require surgery, which stimulates sales of specialized equipment. Large medical technology companies invest heavily in research and development to create advanced electrosurgical tools.

By the type of procedures performed, the authors of the study distinguish five key market segments: general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, cardiovascular surgery and neurology. In 2024, the first of these areas provided revenue in the amount of $1.554 billion, the second - $0.818 billion. In the field of orthopedics, costs are estimated at $0.654 billion, the same contribution was made by the segment of cardiovascular surgery. Neurology accounted for $0.81 billion. Significant players in the global industry are named:

• Ethicon;
• Intuitive Surgical;
• Conmed;
• Olympus;
• B. Braun Melsungen;
• Stryker;
• Halyard Health;
• Johnson and Johnson;
• Dornier MedTech;
• Smith and Nephew;
• Cook Medical;
• Zimmer Biomet;
• Covidien;
• Boston Scientific;
• Medtronic.

In 2024, North America held a leading position with an estimate of $2.1 billion: the region dominates thanks to a developed health infrastructure. In addition, there is an increase in the number of surgical procedures. This is followed by Europe with costs of $1.25 billion, followed by the Asia-Pacific region with $0.75 billion. South America provided a contribution of $0.25 billion, while the Middle East and Africa accounted for $0.14 billion.

Overall, the market is showing sustained positive momentum driven by both technological advancements and the changing healthcare landscape. Market Research Future analysts believe that in the future, the average annual growth rate in complex percentages (CAGR) will be approximately 3.41%. Thus, by 2035, costs on a global scale can rise to $6.5 billion.^[2]

2016: Market Doubling Forecast for 8 Years

According to the 2016 forecast of Market Research Reports Search Engine (MRRSE), the global market for operating equipment will grow by an average of 6.9% from 2015 to 2023 and will reach $42.873.3 million by 2023 (compared to $23.947.3 million in 2014).

One of the key triggers of the market growth is expected to be the growing trend of adoption of hybrid operating rooms.

According to Market Research Reports Search Engine (MRRSE), the increased number of outpatient surgery centers around the world and the growing demand for advanced operating room equipment are also among the main drivers of market growth.

Factors such as technological advancements, the growth of operations, innovations in patient management practices, and the growing trend of adoption of hybrid operating rooms will continue to drive the growth of the operating room equipment market over the next few years. Hybrid operating rooms are a modern form of operating room involving the integration of surgical functions with imaging techniques and providing a higher level of efficiency. The hybrid operating room provides surgeons and physicians with greater operational flexibility, allowing easy access to a variety of surgical and imaging equipment such as CT and MRI scanners.

In the coming years, Europe, followed by Asia-Pacific, is expected to be the fastest growing market, driven by consistent growth in the operating room equipment market, continued technical advances in equipment, increasing aging population, increasing number of surgical procedures, and increased demand for minimally invasive surgical procedure techniques.

2014: Market Size and Structure

According to the results of 2014, sales on the global market of equipment for operating rooms amounted to $23.947.3 million.

In terms of product types, the operating equipment market is segmented into:

• mobile visualization systems,
• medical and biological systems,
• endoscopes,
• anesthesia systems,
• operating tables,
• lighting of operating rooms,
• surgical image displays,
• operating room integration systems,
• surgical cranes and
• microscopes.

In 2014, the mobile imaging systems segment accounted for the major share of the global operating room equipment market due to the availability of private and public funding for the acquisition of mobile imaging systems in North America. In addition, initiatives undertaken by regional governments to modernize hospitals, the growing elderly population, and the competitively priced availability of C-arc mobile X-ray machines are also contributing to the growth of the operating room equipment market.

In terms of geography, North America, which includes the United States and Canada, accounted for a large share of the global operating room equipment market in 2014 as conventional equipment was replaced with new and technically advanced versions. Continuous growth in outpatient surgery centers is expected to further increase demand in the region for operating room equipment such as operating tables, operating room lighting and surgical taps^[3].

The main players in the operating room equipment market at this time are the following companies:

• Allen Medical,
• GE Healthcare,
• Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG,
• Mizuho OSI,
• Maquet Holding B.V. & Co. KG,
• Olympus Corporation,
• Philips Healthcare,
• Siemens Healthcare,
• Skytron,
• Steris Corporation,
• Stryker Corporation и
• TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG.

Integrated operating rooms

• Integrated operating rooms

Hybrid operating room

• Hybrid operating room

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