Flexible and Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Market Report 2025

This Flexible and Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.85 billion in 2024 to $0.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as the early standardization of ureteroscopy procedures, a global focus on patient safety, a rise in medical tourism, increased government funding, and a decline in the popularity of open surgeries.

The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the expansion of medical insurance, the development of reusable scopes, the globalization of medical devices, regulatory approvals for devices, and the rise of specialty clinics. Key trends in the forecast period include the continued expansion of medical insurance coverage, advancements in reusable scopes, the global spread of medical devices, increasing regulatory approvals for new devices, and the growth of specialty clinics.

The increasing preference for minimally invasive procedures is expected to drive the growth of the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market. Minimally invasive procedures involve medical treatments or surgeries performed with smaller incisions or through natural body openings. The growing demand for these procedures is attributed to their benefits, including shorter recovery times, reduced pain and scarring, lower infection risks, and better surgical outcomes, making them more attractive to patients. Flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy are such procedures used to diagnose and treat urinary tract issues, such as kidney stones and tumors, by providing precise access and treatment with minimal trauma. For example, in January 2024, Intuitive Surgical Inc., a US-based robotic products manufacturer, announced the placement of 415 da Vinci surgical systems (robotic systems utilizing minimally invasive techniques) in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a 12% increase from 2022. Consequently, the growing preference for minimally invasive procedures is fueling the expansion of the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market.

Key players in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market are prioritizing technological innovations, such as the digital flexible ureteroscope, to improve procedural efficiency and clinical results. A digital flexible ureteroscope is an advanced tool used in urology for diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the urinary tract, including kidney stones, tumors, and strictures. For example, in February 2023, Boston Scientific, a US-based medical technology company, gained US FDA approval for its LithoVue Elite System. This system is the first ureteroscope capable of monitoring intrarenal pressure (IRP) in real-time during ureteroscopy procedures, commonly used to diagnose and treat kidney stones. The device offers several key features, including a single-use design that reduces infection risks associated with reusable scopes, thereby streamlining patient care. Additionally, the system has programmable buttons on the ureteroscope handle that enable direct control of imaging functions without requiring coordination from additional staff.

In April 2023, Boston Scientific, a medical technology company based in the US, acquired Apollo Endosurgery for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Boston Scientific to expand its portfolio in endoluminal surgery (ELS) and endobariatric solutions, focusing on offering less invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. These solutions are designed to close gastrointestinal defects, manage complications, and support weight loss, resulting in faster recovery times and lower surgical risks. Apollo Endosurgery, also based in the US, is known for its contributions to flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy.

Major players in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market are Cardinal Health Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Stryker Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Coloplast A/S, Cook Medical Inc., Richard Wolf GmbH, B. Braun Melsungen AG, KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG, Fannin Limited, Civco Medical Solutions LLC, E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., AA Medical Inc., Rocamed SA, Mediflex Surgical Products Inc., NeoScope Inc., SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC GmbH, Emos Technology GmbH, and Elmed Medical Systems Inc.

North America was the largest region in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy are minimally invasive endourological procedures used to diagnose and treat urinary tract conditions. Flexible ureteroscopy involves a highly maneuverable, fiber-optic instrument that can navigate the complex renal anatomy, while semi-rigid ureteroscopy uses a more rigid device, ideal for interventions in the distal ureter.

The primary products in flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy include flexible ureteroscopes, digital ureteroscopes, fiberoptic ureteroscopes, and semi-rigid ureteroscopes. Flexible ureteroscopes are slender, tube-like instruments that can bend and navigate through the intricate pathways of the urinary tract. These devices are used for various conditions, such as urinary stricture, upper urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, kidney cancer, and more. They are utilized by a range of end users, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare settings.

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The flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy market consists of sales of cameras, video systems, guidewires, and laser fibers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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