3D Medical and Surgical Imaging Platform Market Size

3D Medical & Surgical Imaging Platform Market Analysis

The 3D Medical and Surgical Imaging Platform Market is expected to register a CAGR of 18% over the forecast period. Certain factors, such as the various inventive resolutions from platform providers in the market and investments in healthcare IT, are also liable for driving the 3D medical and surgical imaging platform market.

• There is an increased demand for 3D medical imaging due to its vast applications in cardiology and oncology. For instance, Heart valve replacement is one of the most common procedures in cardiology. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is considered one minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure. Positioning the new heart valve is a severe concern to surgeons. Surgeons prefer 3D angiography imaging software to view the anatomy during the placement of heart valves, as positioning a new heart valve seems crucial.
• Additionally, in May 2021, the National Health Service England (NHS) unveiled a unique technology called HeartFlow to detect and treat people with suspected heart disease quickly. Delivered under the NHS Long Term Plan, HeartFlow is claimed to convert a regular computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart into a three-dimensional (3D) image to enable the detection of coronary heart disease in 20 minutes, further driving the market growth.
• Due to the surging development of modern visualization methods and technology platforms, along with rising demand for 3D imaging in diagnosing and monitoring chronic diseases, the market is growing. A shift toward minimally invasive procedures and increasing adoption of hybrid operating rooms also provide traction for the market.
• Furthermore, in December 2021, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) researchers developed enhanced 3D imaging technology to model how breast cancer cells invade and spread into the bone and remodify themselves to fuel tumor growth. The research could guide the development of new therapies for patients suffering from cancers that are typically applied to the bone, including breast and prostate cancers.
• The rapid advancements in innovative imagining techniques are paving the way for the growth of the studied market. For instance, in February 2021, a research team led by UMass Lowell introduced a new 3D imaging technique to detect breast cancer and other diseases, including COVID-19. The noninvasive medical technology employs specialized contrasting dye that identifies breast cancer cells, allowing practitioners to visualize human tissue inside the body better. The dye amplifies the X-ray signal in tumors when combined with computed tomography (CT) scanner, called a "photon-counting spectral CT," which produces multi-colored, 3D images. The researchers claimed that the contrast agents, combined with spectral CT and machine learning, could lead to a more precise disease diagnosis and significantly assist in early intervention.
• Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a 16% increase in the estimated number of deaths in OECD nations in 2020 and the first half of 2021, both directly and indirectly. Life expectancy has decreased in 24 of the 30 countries, and the pandemic has had a significant mental health impact. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in a substantial surge in healthcare spending across the OECD.