A new era of innovation is already underway in surgical solutions landscape, with advancements like optical imaging and robotics swiftly creating modern hybrid operating rooms (OR). These modern ORs stand not only to support the procedural capacities of surgeons but also augment their real-time decision making. In the wake of these emerging surgical solutions trends, the global surgical equipment market size is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.3 percent between 2022 and 2030.
Next-generation technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hold the major potential to fuel this growth and transform the future of surgery. Healthcare organizations are taking full advantage of these technologies—from VR headsets to haptic gloves—to help surgeons mimic real-life surgical procedures virtually.
To put the spotlight on such key developments in the industry, MedTech Outlook illustrates how companies are leveraging the latest technologies to augment the surgical process and meet the expectation of both healthcare organizations and patients. The edition features thought leadership articles from Jennifer Ledbetter, Vice President of Operations at Medical City Heart and Spine Hospitals, Pam Potter, Director of Practice Operations at Houston Methodist, and Jorge Lopes, President at Olympus Surgical Technologies of America, who shed light on the innovations in surgical process, OR optimization, and the role of surgical assistance tools in the tech-enhanced surgical process.
In this edition of MedTech Outlook, we also bring to you the story of some of the top surgical solution providers that deliver the best outcomes for their clients. In the list, stands out for its ArthroFree System, which combines proprietary light and communication technologies to create the first-in-class wireless camera for minimally invasive surgeries. Another company, Sonablate offers minimally invasive alternative to the extremes of active surveillance and invasive surgery or radiation through its HIFU—image-guided, non-invasive surgical ablation system.
Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in the surgical industry. We would like to know your thoughts.













