Industry Research on Neuroendoscopy Market Report

Neuroendoscopy Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019

Neuroendoscopes are rigid endoscopes applied for minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of the brain and spinal cord. The endoscopy devices market is one of the most impactful device markets today that ushered the minimally invasive procedures into the world. This segment encompasses the global market of neuroendoscopes used over the world for procedures such as ventriculostomies, biopsies, removal of cysts, tumors and other obstructions. According to American Brain Tumor Association and National Cancer Institute, the number of cases for CNS tumors in United States is around 6.36 per 100,000 people. Metastatic brain tumors are more common in occurrence than malignant brain tumors. Colloid cysts are located in a delicate area of the brain and can be life-threatening as they grow. Other less-common primary brain tumors include pituitary tumors, Schwannomas, CNS lymphomas, oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas, low-grade astrocytomas and medulloblastomas. Neuroendoscopy can be effectively used to diagnose, identify the location of the tumor and surgically treat it as well. There are several access areas to perform neuroendoscopy surgery, such as transnasal/transsphenoidal, transventriculostomy and transseptal based on target location. The device comprises of a thin rigid smooth metal cylinder comprising of an optical element for viewing the insides, a hollow pipe to insert the surgical tool such as pincers, cutters and clamps. The device also comprises of a control unit to rotate and angle the optical element as required. Different endoscopes provide various angles of viewing, and the greater the angle of viewing the easier it is to accommodate the surroundings. One of the major factors restraining the market growth is substitute treatments such as radiation therapy, gamma knife surgeries, and chemotherapy. Diagnostic neuroendoscopy, substitute...