Surgical robotics market growth predicted

According to a new report by Allied Market Research, titled, World Surgical Robotics Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2020, the global sales of surgical robotic systems is projected to reach $6.billion (£4.53 billion) by 2020

The gynaecology segment accounted for 28% share of the surgical robotic systems market share in 2014, and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.

The major factors boosting the market are an increase in adoption of advanced robotic surgery over conventional open surgery, a growing count of surgical procedures, and rising incidence rates of gynaecological, neurological and urological disorders.

However, the high cost of surgical robotic systems and procedures is the major factor restraining the growth of the market.