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Increased Interest in Endoluminal Procedures in the U.S Boosts Endoscopes Markets.


DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51002) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: U.S. Endoscopes Markets to their offering.

This research service entitled U.S. Endoscopes Market provides a detailed and intensive analysis of eight key specializations in the endoscopy endoscopy

Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the
 industry, stating the market dynamics and pricing trends that influence the unit shipment and market revenues. In this research, expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets based on medical specialization: Gastrointestinal Endoscopes, Urology & Endourology Endoscopes, Gynecology Endoscopes, Arthroscopes, Neuroendoscopes, ENT ENT ears, nose, and throat (otorhinolaryngology).

ENT
abbr.
ear, nose, and throat



ENT

ear, nose and throat.

ENT Ears, nose & throat; formally, otorhinolaryngology
 Endoscopes, Pulmonary Endoscopes, and Laparoscopes.

Market Sectors

- GI Endoscopy

- Urology Endoscopy

- Gynecology Endoscopy

- Arthroscopy Arthroscopy Definition

Arthroscopy is the examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by inserting a specifically designed illuminated device into the joint through a small incision.
 

- Neuroendoscopy

- ENT Endoscopy

- Pulmonary Endoscopy

- Laparoscopy laparoscopy
 or peritoneoscopy

Procedure for inspecting the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope; also surgery requiring use of a laparoscope. Laparoscopes use fibre-optic lights and small video cameras to show tissues and organs on a monitor.
 

Technologies

- Rigid Endoscopes

- Flexible Endoscopes

- Semi Rigid Endoscopes

- Capsule Endoscopy

Market Overview

Over the past two decades, minimally invasive surgery minimally invasive surgery Laparoscopic surgery, see there. See Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.  has been given greater significance over traditional surgical techniques. In general surgery, the emphasis has been on laparoscopic Laparoscopic
A minimally-invasive surgical or diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible endoscope (laparoscope) to view and operate on structures in the abdomen.

Mentioned in: Obstetrical Emergencies
 techniques, which can now be applied to the majority of intra-abdominal procedures. Evidence suggests that the reduction in trauma to the abdominal wall and the physiology of the pneumoperitoneum has a positive impact on patients undergoing abdominal operations. More recently, there has been increased interest in endoluminal procedures, flexible endoscopic en·do·scope  
n.
An instrument for examining visually the interior of a bodily canal or a hollow organ such as the colon, bladder, or stomach.



en
 approaches to the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Disorder characterized by frequent passage of gastric contents from the stomach back into the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD may include heartburn, coughing, frequent clearing of the throat, and difficulty in swallowing.
, for instance, which have the potential to treat a medical condition without any incision in the abdominal wall by using a natural orifice orifice /or·i·fice/ (or´i-fis)
1. the entrance or outlet of any body cavity.

2. any opening or meatus.orific´ial


aortic orifice
 (that is, the mouth) to access the target tissue. Although still not widely applied, these techniques have made surgeons notice that flexible endoscopy could become an important component of their practice.

The term 'endoscopy' is derived from the Greek words 'endo', meaning 'inside', and 'skopeein', meaning 'to see'. In this study only endoscopes have been studied and not the visualization equipment. The research service has been segmented based on specialization and the total endoscopes market has been studied under the segments - Gastrointestinal Endoscopes, Urology & Endourology Endoscopes, Gynecology Endoscopes, Arthroscopes, Neuroendoscopes, ENT Endoscopes, Pulmonary Endoscopes, and Laparoscopes. Prominent technology trends, industry challenges, market metrics, and competitive analysis have been provided for the overall market. Further, market dynamics, pricing trends, unit shipment and revenue forecast and analysis, and competitive landscape have been discussed for each of the segments mentioned above along with end user statistics.

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