Research and Markets, a market research company that produces data reports and professional books, has announced the availability of its newest report, “Global Endoscopy Devices Market 2015–2019.” According to the report, the global endoscopy devices market is expected to continue growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.53% over the period 2014–2019.

Key topics covered in the report include the market landscape, technological advancements in endoscopy devices, geographical segmentation, buying criteria, market growth drivers, and market challenges.

According to Research and Markets, the global endoscopy devices market can be segmented into three categories based on products: endoscopes, instruments and accessories, and services. The market can be further segmented into categories based on clinical application, including arthroscopy, laparoscopy, ENT endoscopy, GI endoscopy, gynecology, urology, and neurology. Key vendors named in the report include Boston Scientific, Johnson and Johnson, Medtronic, Karl Storz, and Olympus, among others.

According to Research and Markets, numerous research studies have demonstrated the advantages of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) compared to open surgery. MIS is a growing trend, and is expected to have an impact on the market in the future. In addition, improved living conditions and quality of healthcare is increasing the demand for endoscopy procedures such as capsule endoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, EUS, and examination of other intestinal conditions.

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