The concept of robot-assisted surgery has shifted from sci-fi fantasy to reality with incredible speed over the past couple of decades. Today, AI, IoT devices, and other computer-aided technologies are playing new and different roles in many different surgical procedures, from assisting with specific, non-critical care steps and enabling surgeons to conduct technical, precise procedures remotely to even helping clean up after surgery.
With procedures becoming more complex and specialized, robots are providing much-needed support to surgeons. By putting robotic assistants’ consistency, accuracy, and visualization abilities to use, surgeons can improve their workflows and operations, reducing both human error and uncertainties. Not only will patients be in good hands, but they’ll be in good robotic arms soon.
Additionally, the use of robots in the operating room opens new possibilities for minimally invasive surgery, which could mean less scarring, lower risk of infection, less pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, less blood loss, and several other advantages over surgeries performed by even the most dexterous human hands.
With many other significant innovations, the surgical device market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3 percent to $44,448.58 million by 2027.
To put the spotlight on key developments in the industry, MedTech Outlook illustrates how surgical solutions are leveraging the newest tech trends and applications. This edition also features thought leadership articles from subject matter experts. Some of the exclusive insights are authored by Daniel Luafalealo, Manager of Virtual Care and Systems Innovation, St. Vincent’s Health Network Sydney; Chad M. Teven, M.D., and Michael A. Howard, M.D., Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital; and John Crossgrove, Director of Radiology Services, Augusta University Medical Center.
In this edition of MedTech Outlook, we also bring you the stories of top surgical devices companies. In the list, New View Surgical stands out for developing the novel VisionPort System, which combines four devices (laparoscope, camera, light source, and trocar) into one single-use platform, providing the surgeon with complete control of both visualization and instrumentation while enhancing the efficiency of the entire surgical team.
Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in the surgical devices space. We would like to know your thoughts.













