Market Trends of United Kingdom Bariatric Surgery Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the UK Bariatric Surgery Market according to our research experts:
Closure Device Segment Expected to Witness a Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period
The closure device is usually a metallic clip or suture (stitch) designed to provide immediate sealing of the small puncture made during bariatric surgery procedures, thereby preventing the chance of internal bleeding. Closure devices are expected to witness significant growth because of the increased number of bariatric surgery and obesity-related cardiovascular surgical procedures performed in the United Kingdom. Obesity causes the body cells to become resistant to insulin, which leads to high blood glucose and leading to diabetes. The high blood glucose from diabetes damages blood vessels and the nerves that control the heart and blood vessels, subsequently contributing to heart diseases. Thus, obesity also contributes directly to incident cardiovascular risk factors, including dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep disorders.
According to the study published in Link Springer in September 2022, in the United Kingdom, Cutanplast plug closure of port-site trocar incisions is quick, effective, and has the potential to save operating times as well as prevent bleeding and herniation following port-site trocar insertion, especially in obese patients. Such studies show the importance of closure devices in bariatric surgery, as well as leading to increased adoption of these devices, driving the segment growth.
The use of closure devices causes less pain and discomfort to patients compared to manual compression. These devices also stop bleeding more quickly, meaning that, following a procedure, patients can move about and leave the hospital sooner than if other techniques had been used. The laparoscopic port closure device successfully closes port sites in obese patients undergoing bariatric procedures and surgeries.
Thus, due to the aforesaid mentioned reasons, this segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
Gastric Band Segment Expected to Show a Healthy Growth Over the Forecast Period
A gastric band is a silicone ring that is positioned around the stomach to form a tiny pouch and limit how much food can be consumed at once. The surgery is performed under general anesthetic using keyhole surgery. Gastric band surgery, which is used to treat obesity, is said to be less invasive than other weight-loss procedures like gastrectomy.
The reduction in future hospital costs with gastric band bariatric surgery in the UK is expected to drive segment growth over the forecast period. For instance, according to the study published in the International Journal of Obesity in July 2021, the inpatient expenses related to bariatric surgery with the gastric band in the UK increased considerably in the year of the procedure but declined over the next four years. Such studies help in the adoption of gastric band surgeries in the United Kingdom, driving the segment growth.
Furthermore, the gastric band is the only weight loss procedure that is fully reversible. The other procedures require a greater change to internal anatomy and thus cannot be reversed. Therefore, the reversible property of this procedure will lead to the inclination of people in the UK toward this surgery, thereby driving market growth due to the increased adoption of gastric bands. Therefore, owing to factors such as the reversible property of gastric band procedure, the decline in cost expenditure after gastric band surgery in obese patients is anticipated to drive segment growth.
