Laparotomy Sponge Market Size & Forecast Report, 2014 - 2025

The global laparotomy sponge market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2025. The market is subject to witness substantial growth in upcoming years due to the ever-changing lifestyles, and rising occurrence of abdominal diseases. Further, surging cases of cesarean section deliveries across the globe are influencing the market growth. The laparotomy sponge market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. Rising cases of abdominal diseases in the geriatric population, leading to the frequent need for surgeries are triggering the market growth in the forecast period. Other diseases such as hernia, large bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, and peptic ulcer disease in the geriatric population are responsible for frequent visits to the emergency rooms, ultimately propelling the growth of the laparotomy sponges market in recent years.

Additionally, a growing number of cesarean section deliveries is attributed to the factors such as variations in maternal characteristics, financial, communal, and organizational pressures, and a few cases of errors by healthcare professionals. Although, concerns regarding the retained surgical item (RSI) which is any form of surgical product similar to a sponge, tool, or an instrument that remained inside of the body after the surgery following the complete closing of a wound, is considered as a critical threat to the patient health condition.

Most of the time, surgical sponges are probable items retained items after the surgery. Such cases related to retained surgical items (RSI) are restraining the market growth in recent years. Various techniques are deployed for avoiding such incidences such as manual counting, X-ray detection, integration of RFID in laparotomy sponges, and barcode detection. A laparotomy sponge acts as an absorbent swab that is implemented in clinical processes during operation on the abdominal region. Laparotomy sponges are used in numerous applications typically in surgical instruments while preparing an emergency room for surgery. Production of laparotomy sponge involves both sterilized and non-sterilized packages, providing enough choice to the experts as per the requirement. The laparotomy sponge is commonly found in variable sizes and shapes. Special care has to be taken for avoiding mistakes or accidents in case of leaving behind laparotomy sponges during surgical procedures.

A laparotomy sponge majorly includes absorbent cotton to soak up liquids before washing it completely. A laparotomy sponge is capable of soaking various fluids such as blood and abdominal liquids during a surgical procedure, allowing clean and clear surgical areas for the surgeon. Along with the use of suction instruments, the laparotomy sponges keep the area of surgery as dry as possible, providing necessary clarity of the area of interest to perform the procedure efficiently. Laparotomy sponges are further used for applying pressure on the area of interest for distributing pressure to stop the excess bleeding.

Application of the laparotomy sponge further extend to the retaining moisture on a given area of the surgical site and is used as a soaked sponge for cleaning purpose. A laparotomy sponge with help of sterile water or saline helps to diminish formations from the surgical area. Dampened sponges are also used for manual removal to deliver some form of traction on the tissue for easy grip without harming it with the use of dry cotton. The surgeon uses a soaked laparotomy sponge manually for griping and removing the tissue or organ easily. Laparotomy sponges are becoming more vital components of surgical instruments due to their wide range of applications and helping numerous market ventures from key players in the market.

The laparotomy sponge market is divided into regional market segments such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. North America has shown major growth in recent years owing to the presence of a large geriatric population and critical importance to the use of surgical instruments. Asia-Pacific’s market is predicted to hold a higher share in the laparotomy sponges market with massive growth in the forecast period.

Countries such as India, China, and Singapore are leading the Asia-Pacific market with growing penetration of laparotomy in the healthcare sector and generating substantial investment by market players due to potential opportunities in the region. The key players in the laparotomy sponges industry are Medtronic Plc, Derma Sciences Incorporations, Medical Action Industries Incorporations, Stryker Co., and Premier Enterprises.

Market Segment:

Laparotomy Sponges Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
    • Radiopaque
    • Traditional
    • RFID

Laparotomy Sponges End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
    • Hospitals
    • Surgery centers

Laparotomy Sponges Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
    • North America
        • the U.S.
        • Canada
    • Europe
        • the U.K.
        • Germany
    • the Asia Pacific
        • Japan
        • China
    • Latin America
        • Mexico
        • Brazil
    • Middle East & Africa
        • South Africa