Global & Malaysia Laparoscopic Devices Market to 2031

Malaysia’s laparoscopic devices market is witnessing considerable growth, driven by the country's improving healthcare infrastructure, rising adoption of advanced surgical technologies, and a growing patient inclination toward minimally invasive procedures. This upward trend is especially evident in the rising number of bariatric surgeries, reflecting global concerns about increasing obesity rates. A study published in the Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (JAFES) examined bariatric procedures performed in a Malaysian public hospital from 2021 to 2024. Out of 125 patients, the majority underwent sleeve gastrectomy (75 cases), followed by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (40 cases), highlighting the consistent use of laparoscopic techniques in treating obesity due to their lower complication rates and faster recovery.

The general surgery segment is emerging as the fastest-growing application area within Malaysia’s laparoscopic surgical robotic devices market. Common procedures include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hernia repair. A study published in AME Surgical Journal in March 2024 investigated the CLOC scoring system to predict conversion risks during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a Malaysian tertiary hospital. Of 72 cases reviewed, 76.4% were successfully completed using laparoscopy, while 23.6% required conversion to open surgery—underscoring the prevalent use of minimally invasive approaches in general surgery.

Laparoscopic surgery is also gaining prominence for both non-cancerous and cancer-related conditions, including colorectal cancer. A recent study titled Impact of Conversion from Laparoscopy to Open Surgery in Patients with Right Colon Cancer (published in Surgical Endoscopy, May 2024) assessed 30 cases, finding that 11 surgeries (36.7%) were completed laparoscopically, and 4 (13.3%) required conversion to open surgery. These findings point to a growing confidence in and reliance on laparoscopic procedures for oncology cases.

In the field of gynecology, laparoscopy is widely used for a range of procedures and remains a major driver of market growth. Laparoscopic hysterectomy stands out as one of the highest revenue-generating procedures in this area. Research from July 2024 focused on optimizing surgical conditions and outcomes in Malaysian hospitals, with reported cases including laparoscopic cystectomy (16), laparoscopic myomectomy (6), and laparoscopic salpingectomy (10), all conducted at a single facility. These results emphasize the routine integration of minimally invasive techniques in gynecological practice and the continued refinement of these methods through advances in anesthesia and perioperative care.

Malaysia’s ongoing investment in healthcare development, along with growing demand for less invasive surgical interventions, is expected to sustain the expansion of the laparoscopic devices market. The sector benefits from the presence of leading global manufacturers and continued efforts to upskill local surgeons in the use of advanced MIS technologies. Show more