Digital Laparoscopy Market Report 2025

The digital laparoscopy market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.84 billion in 2024 to $3.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing investment in surgical procedures, rising awareness of faster recovery benefits, growing utilization of laparoscopy in bariatric procedures, expansion of tele-laparoscopy platforms, and the development of hospital infrastructure in emerging markets.

The digital laparoscopy market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence-driven surgical platforms, rising demand for outpatient surgical procedures, expansion of global minimally invasive surgery training programs, growing integration of advanced technologies in surgical devices, and rising investments in surgical robotics research and development. Key trends during this period include advancements in AI-powered surgical robotics, development of 3D/4K/8K imaging systems, innovation in miniaturized laparoscopic instruments, incorporation of AI into surgical platforms, and integration of augmented reality in surgical navigation.

The rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries is expected to drive the growth of the digital laparoscopy market in the coming years. Minimally invasive surgeries, performed through small incisions with specialized instruments, reduce pain, recovery time, and scarring compared to traditional open surgeries. Their growing popularity stems from reduced tissue injury, faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and shorter hospital stays. Digital laparoscopy enhances these procedures by offering precise, real-time visualization and AI-driven surgical guidance, improving accuracy, reducing complications, and accelerating patient recovery. For example, in June 2024, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that out of nearly 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2023, liposuction accounted for 347,782 procedures, a 7% increase from 2022 highlighting the rising preference for minimally invasive interventions, which is fueling the digital laparoscopy market.

Companies in the digital laparoscopy market are focusing on AI-powered laparoscopic and robotic-assisted solutions to enhance surgical precision, control, and patient outcomes. These systems use artificial intelligence to guide robotic instruments, optimize real-time decision-making, and provide detailed postoperative analysis. For instance, in April 2024, Medtronic plc, an Ireland-based healthcare technology company, introduced Touch Surgery Live Stream, which broadcasts laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures securely in real-time across more than 20 countries for remote surgical training and collaboration. Its upgraded Touch Surgery Performance Insights platform leverages 14 AI-driven algorithms to analyze surgical videos, offering insights into workflow, instrument utilization, and anatomical identification.

In August 2024, KARL STORZ, a Germany-based manufacturer of endoscopes, surgical devices, and medical instruments, acquired Asensus Surgical Inc., a US-based company offering digital laparoscopy through its Senhance surgical system. This acquisition enables KARL STORZ to establish a surgical robotics hub, combining Asensus Surgical’s advanced technology and expertise to expand its robotic and digital surgery portfolio, enhancing surgical precision and promoting safer, more effective patient outcomes.

Major players in the digital laparoscopy market are Medtronic plc, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc., Arthrex Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG, Cook Medical, Smith & Nephew plc, CONMED Corporation, Richard Wolf GmbH, Ethicon Inc., B. Braun SE, Netzer Precision Position Sensors A.C.S. Ltd., Distalmotion SA, Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH, Momentis Surgical Ltd., Moon Surgical SAS.

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

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

Digital laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a high-resolution digital camera to provide surgeons with clear, real-time images of internal abdominal or pelvic organs. This advanced imaging enables precise and complex procedures through small incisions, resulting in reduced patient trauma, faster recovery, and fewer complications compared to traditional open surgery.

The main types of products in digital laparoscopy include digital laparoscopy cameras, digital laparoscopy instruments, visualization systems, light sources, insufflators, and other accessories. Digital laparoscopy cameras are sophisticated imaging tools that deliver detailed visuals of the body’s interior during minimally invasive procedures, supporting accurate diagnosis and surgical performance. These products are applied in various procedure types, including diagnostic laparoscopy, therapeutic laparoscopy, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and incorporate advanced technologies such as robotic laparoscopy, enhanced imaging systems, miniaturized endoscopic equipment, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) systems. Digital laparoscopy is used across multiple surgical applications, including gynecological, gastrointestinal, urological, bariatric, oncological, and orthopedic surgeries, with key end users comprising hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, specialty clinics, research institutions, and medical device manufacturers.

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The digital laparoscopy market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as telemedicine consultations, training and education support, image enhancement and analysis, and real-time high-definition visualization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital laparoscopy market also includes sales of high-definition cameras, imaging systems, video processors, display monitors, and surgical instruments. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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