Increasing number of ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs)

ASCs mainly perform surgeries that do not require an overnight stay in a healthcare facility. Most endoscopic surgeries such as large and small intestine surgeries, insertion of prosthetic lens or extraction of lens, and cataract surgeries are performed in ASCs. Technological advances have made it possible for ASCs to perform MI surgical procedures.


Patients prefer surgeries in ASCs than in hospitals because most surgeries are performed on an out-patient basis, and are cost effective. Hence, there is an increased need of ORs in these facilities. To reduce the cost burden in these facilities, Medicare and Medicaid in the US have come up with stringent reimbursement policies.

Increasing consultation services and support by manufacturers

Manufacturers are offering consultation, planning, system installation, and configuration services to hospitals for the use of OR integrated systems without any glitches. It helps manufacturers to design and incorporate technologies according to end-user preferences. Manufacturers are offering high-performance systems, ideal service plans, regular product training, and real-time support to attract customers.

For instance, Stryker, a leading manufacturer of OR integrated systems, provides remote device management-based products. The company’s SwitchPoint Infinity 3 sends system alerts automatically to customer care teams and service and technical support staff in case of any errors.

The key vendors are as follows:

Stryker
Steris
Karl Storz
Olympus
Merivaara

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