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Tissue ablation: microwave, thermal, hydro and cryo on the rise

Technologies for ablation and other energy-based treatments in medical/surgical markets are currently dominated by electrosurgical-type therapies, but a growing array of other modalities are creating new applications or penetrating existing ones.  These modalities include hydromechanical, microwave, thermal, cryotherapy, ultrasound, radiofrequency (RF), light, radiation (radiosurgery, radiotherapy) and electrical.
At right is shown the forecast, by modality type, [...]

Posted 17 November 2008 † P. Driscoll § ablation § cancer § cardiology § gastroenterology § innovation § investment § market data § medtech § neurology § obesity § ophthalmology § orthopedic § spine § startups § surgery § urogenital § wound management ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , , , ,

Ablation Technologies Market Worldwide, by Region and Technology

 
The worldwide high energy therapies market represents a $25 billion opportunity in 2008.  The category consists of therapeutic devices and equipment that deliver the controlled application of one or more modalities of energy to tissue.
This market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11% with some modalities exceeding a 20% CAGR.
The global market [...]

Posted 15 September 2008 † P. Driscoll § ablation § cancer § cardiology § gastroenterology § innovation § market data § medtech § ophthalmology § orthopedic § spine § surgery § urogenital ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , , , , , ,