NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Delhi, India, 06/04/2008 - The report analyzes the global endoscopy market. It begins with a discussion of the worldwide medical specialty market and then analyzes global endoscopy equipment market.

The endoscopy business focuses on the development of minimally invasive tools for surgeons. The endoscope market demand is increasing due to increase in the ageing and chronically ill population and advancements in endoscopic technologies. Also developments in MIS techniques are driving the growth of endoscopy systems market. Endoscopy procedures are highly effective in diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer patients.

Japanese manufacturers have a huge lead in the development of flexible endoscopes over their foreign competitors. However, Japanese producers have not been able to establish a strong presence in the rigid endoscope market. Olympus Corporation is the only company to offer flexible endoscopes, rigid endoscopes and endotherapy devices. Olympus is the world’s largest supplier of endoscopes. Pentax and Fujinon Corporation are major competitors of Olympus.

The report broadly includes the following:

1. Endoscopy – An Overview

2. Market Overview

2.1 Medical Specialties Market

2.2 Worldwide Endoscopy Systems Market
Market Value by Segments
Market Value by Region
Flexible Endoscopy Market
Rigid Endoscopy Market
Capsule Endoscopy Market

3. Growth Drivers

4. Competitive Landscape
Sales Comparison
Market Share

5. Company Profiles
5.1 Olympus Corporation
5.2 Pentax Medical Company
5.3 Fujinon
5.4 Smith & Nephew

List of Charts
Endoscopy Technology Chain
Worldwide Medical Specialties Segments Market Value by Segments (2006)
Worldwide Endoscopy Market Value (2002-06)
Worldwide Endoscopy Growth Rate (2002-06)
Worldwide Endoscopy Market Value by Segments (2006)
Worldwide Endoscopy Market Share (2006)
Worldwide Flexible Endoscopy Market Share (2006)
Worldwide Rigid Endoscopy Market Share (2006)
Worldwide Capsule Endoscopy Market Share (2006)
Endoscopy Market Value by Region (2002-06)
Endoscope Business Sales Comparison by Companies (2005-07)
Olympus - Sales Breakdown by Product Type (2007)
Pentax Medical - Sales by Product Segment (2006)
Fujinon - Medical System Sales by Products (2007)
Smith & Nephew - Revenue by Segments (2007)
Worldwide Orthopedics Market Value (2006)
Worldwide Orthopedics Market by Segments (2006)
Worldwide Orthopedics Market by Procedure (2006)
Abdominal Surgery Vs Endoscopy: Economic Advantage

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