South Africa Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices Market Size

South Africa Minimally Invasive Surgery Devices Market Analysis

South Africa's minimally invasive surgical devices market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on a variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive surgeries. The number of MIS surgical procedures was down during covid; hence the demand for MIS surgical devices declined to affect the growth of the studied market. According to the study published in the South African Medical Journal in July 2021, for non-cancer elective cancer and emergency procedures, access was canceled or restricted, and 26 hospitals (30.6%) converted at least one operating room into a ventilated critical care bed. Additionally, according to a study published by Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection in May 2021, there was a negative impact of COVID-19 on the radiography services in South Africa, delaying the diagnosis and treatment procedures for people suffering from chronic diseases. Thus, during the pandemic, the market studied was severely impacted. Over the forecast period, the market is expected to regain its growth as lockdown restrictions are lifted and normalize surgical procedures.

The major factors for the growth of the South African minimally invasive surgical devices market include the higher adoption rate of minimally invasive procedures over traditional procedures, improved patient quality of life as minimally invasive surgeries help reduce healthcare costs and time, increasing prevalence of lifestyle-related and chronic disorders and technological advancement in the field of minimally invasive surgeries.

Minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) have been reported to cause less post-operative pain; hence, patients receive smaller painkillers. The main advantage that MIS has over traditional open surgeries is higher precision due to video-assisted equipment, which produces a better and magnified image of the organs or body parts being operated. These surgeries are gaining wider acceptance among the geriatric population due to the relatively shorter recovery time. These developments have created significant traction for robotic surgeries in several private hospitals in South Africa. For example, Hospital de Trauma Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, and Buenos Aires are providing robotic-assisted surgeries in Argentina. Most initial surgeries performed using these robotic systems were to treat cardiovascular, urological, and neurological conditions.

Furthermore, an increase in the prevalence of various chronic conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, GI diseases, cancer, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is expected to propel market growth. Because chronic diseases are effectively treated with surgery, people prefer MIS surgeries over traditional ones, thereby driving demand for MIS surgical devices over the forecast period. For instance, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer published Globocan 2020 report, the total number of cancer cases in South Africa in the year 2020 was 108,168. Additionally, according to the same source, the number of cancer cases is expected to increase to 175,102 by the year 2040. Additionally, according to the Western Cape Government, in 2021, In South Africa, the incidence rate of cervical cancer ranges between 22.8 and 27 per 100,000 women, compared to a global average of 15.8. In South Africa, approximately 5,743 new cases are recorded each year, with 3 027 associated deaths. Thus, the rising cancer burden is projected to raise the need for MIS procedures, boosting demand for MIS surgical instruments and supporting market growth. However, a shortage of experienced professionals may restrain the market growth over the forecast period.