
Global & South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market to 2031
Description
The laparoscopic devices market in South Korea is highly sophisticated and continuously advancing, supported by a strong healthcare system, a focus on technological innovation, and an increasing preference for minimally invasive surgical (MIS) methods among both healthcare providers and patients. The country is a frontrunner in adopting robotic-assisted surgery, which enhances surgical precision and improves patient outcomes. There is also growing demand for single-incision laparoscopic surgeries, valued for reduced scarring and faster recovery times. Major global manufacturers such as Medtronic, Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson), Olympus, and Intuitive Surgical play key roles in the South Korean market.
Since bariatric surgery was covered under national health insurance in 2019, South Korea has experienced a significant rise in these procedures—from 543 in 2010 to 2,146 in 2019, reaching 2,283 by 2021. Sleeve gastrectomy remains the most common bariatric surgery, in line with global trends. Minimally invasive techniques have rapidly become the norm in general surgery. Analysis of national health insurance data from 2019 to 2023 for colorectal cancer (CRC) surgeries, a major part of general surgery, showed that out of 109,573 resections, 71.5% were laparoscopic and 11.3% robotic, meaning over 82% of CRC surgeries now utilize MIS approaches. While laparoscopic surgery rates for CRC stabilized above 70% in 2023, robotic surgery use has steadily grown, particularly for rectal cancer.
MIS adoption is notably high for colorectal surgeries, with an overall rate of 84.7% between 2019 and 2023—71.5% laparoscopic and 11.3% robotic. Specifically, robotic surgery for rectal cancer increased from 23.0% in 2019 to 28.2% in 2023, with an overall MIS rate for rectal cancer reaching 89.2% in 2023. A population-based study published in the “European Journal of Surgical Oncology” in 2025, examining CRC surgical resections from 2020 to 2022, reported that 90.6% were performed laparoscopically versus 9.4% open surgeries. This study also showed that laparoscopic surgery was associated with shorter hospital stays (11.27 days vs. 14.11 days) and lower readmission rates (3.2% vs. 5.4%) compared to open surgery.
In the field of gynecology, South Korea leads in the adoption of advanced minimally invasive methods. A retrospective study conducted at Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital in early 2025 compared single-port access laparoscopic surgery (SPALS) and single-site robotic surgery (SSRS) for benign gynecological conditions in 367 patients. Among hysterectomies, 44.16% were done via SPALS and 20.00% via SSRS, while for ovarian cystectomies, 15.23% used SPALS and 29.41% SSRS. The study noted shorter operation times for SPALS (57.1 minutes) compared to SSRS (118.1 minutes), with both approaches showing similar hospital stays of about four days. The expanding use of robotic surgery is also significant in gynecological oncology, where more complex cases are increasingly managed with robotic systems.
Since bariatric surgery was covered under national health insurance in 2019, South Korea has experienced a significant rise in these procedures—from 543 in 2010 to 2,146 in 2019, reaching 2,283 by 2021. Sleeve gastrectomy remains the most common bariatric surgery, in line with global trends. Minimally invasive techniques have rapidly become the norm in general surgery. Analysis of national health insurance data from 2019 to 2023 for colorectal cancer (CRC) surgeries, a major part of general surgery, showed that out of 109,573 resections, 71.5% were laparoscopic and 11.3% robotic, meaning over 82% of CRC surgeries now utilize MIS approaches. While laparoscopic surgery rates for CRC stabilized above 70% in 2023, robotic surgery use has steadily grown, particularly for rectal cancer.
MIS adoption is notably high for colorectal surgeries, with an overall rate of 84.7% between 2019 and 2023—71.5% laparoscopic and 11.3% robotic. Specifically, robotic surgery for rectal cancer increased from 23.0% in 2019 to 28.2% in 2023, with an overall MIS rate for rectal cancer reaching 89.2% in 2023. A population-based study published in the “European Journal of Surgical Oncology” in 2025, examining CRC surgical resections from 2020 to 2022, reported that 90.6% were performed laparoscopically versus 9.4% open surgeries. This study also showed that laparoscopic surgery was associated with shorter hospital stays (11.27 days vs. 14.11 days) and lower readmission rates (3.2% vs. 5.4%) compared to open surgery.
In the field of gynecology, South Korea leads in the adoption of advanced minimally invasive methods. A retrospective study conducted at Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital in early 2025 compared single-port access laparoscopic surgery (SPALS) and single-site robotic surgery (SSRS) for benign gynecological conditions in 367 patients. Among hysterectomies, 44.16% were done via SPALS and 20.00% via SSRS, while for ovarian cystectomies, 15.23% used SPALS and 29.41% SSRS. The study noted shorter operation times for SPALS (57.1 minutes) compared to SSRS (118.1 minutes), with both approaches showing similar hospital stays of about four days. The expanding use of robotic surgery is also significant in gynecological oncology, where more complex cases are increasingly managed with robotic systems.
Table of Contents
120 Pages
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1Report Guidance
- 1.2Market Segmentation
- 2.Executive Summary
- 2.1Key Insights
- 3.Research Methodology
- 3.1Secondary Research
- 3.2Primary Research
- 3.2.1Data Triangulation and Validation:
- 4. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Landscape
- 4.1Overview
- 4.2Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.2.1List of Vendors in the Value Chain
- 5. Laparoscopic Devices Market Key Market Dynamics
- 5.1 Laparoscopic Devices Market – Key Market Dynamics
- 5.2Market Drivers
- 5.3Market Restraints
- 5.4Market Opportunities
- 5.5Future Trends
- 5.6Impact of Drivers and Restraints
- 6. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Analysis
- 6.1 South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021–2031
- 6.2 South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Revenue and Forecast Analysis
- 7. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Analysis – by Product
- 7.1 South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue and Forecast, 2021–2031 (US$ Million) – by Product
- 8. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Analysis – by Application
- 8.1 South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue and Forecast, 2021–2031 (US$ Million) – by Application
- 9. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Analysis – by End User
- 9.1 South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue and Forecast, 2021–2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
- 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
- 10.1 Company Positioning and Concentration
- 11. Industry Landscape
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Market Initiative
- 11.2 Partnerships and Collaborations
- 11.2 Other Developments
- 12. Company Profiles
- 12.1 Medtronic Plc
- 12.1. 1 Key Facts
- 12.1. 2 Business Description
- 12.1. 3 Products and Services
- 12.1. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.1. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1. 6 Key Developments
- 12.2 Johnson & Johnson
- 12.2. 1 Key Facts
- 12.2. 2 Business Description
- 12.2. 3 Products and Services
- 12.2. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.2. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2. 6 Key Developments
- 12.3 Olympus Corp
- 12.3. 1 Key Facts
- 12.3. 2 Business Description
- 12.3. 3 Products and Services
- 12.3. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.3. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3. 6 Key Developments
- 12.4 Stryker Corp
- 12.4. 1 Key Facts
- 12.4. 2 Business Description
- 12.4. 3 Products and Services
- 12.4. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.4. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4. 6 Key Developments
- 12.5 Karl Storz SE & Co KG
- 12.5. 1 Key Facts
- 12.5. 2 Business Description
- 12.5. 3 Products and Services
- 12.5. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.5. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5. 6 Key Developments
- 12.6 Boston Scientific Corp
- 12.6. 1 Key Facts
- 12.6. 2 Business Description
- 12.6. 3 Products and Services
- 12.6. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.6. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.6. 6 Key Developments
- 12.7 B Braun SE
- 12.7. 1 Key Facts
- 12.7. 2 Business Description
- 12.7. 3 Products and Services
- 12.7. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.7. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.7. 6 Key Developments
- 12.8 Smith & Nephew Plc
- 12.8. 1 Key Facts
- 12.8. 2 Business Description
- 12.8. 3 Products and Services
- 12.8. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.8. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.8. 6 Key Developments
- 12.9 Conmed Corp
- 12.9. 1 Key Facts
- 12.9. 2 Business Description
- 12.9. 3 Products and Services
- 12.9. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.9. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.9. 6 Key Developments
- 12.10 Intuitive Surgical Inc
- 12.10. 1 Key Facts
- 12.10. 2 Business Description
- 12.10. 3 Products and Services
- 12.10. 4 Financial Overview
- 12.10. 5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.10. 6 Key Developments
- 13. Appendix
- 13.1 About Business Market Insights
- 13.2 List of Abbreviations
- TABLE OF TABLES
- Table 1. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Segmentation
- Table 2. List of Vendors
- Table 3. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue, 2021–2024 (US$ Million)
- Table 4. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue Forecast, 2025–2031 (US$ Million)
- Table 5. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue, 2021–2024 (US$ Million) – by Product
- Table 6. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue Forecast, 2025–2031 (US$ Million) – by Product
- Table 7. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue, 2021–2024 (US$ Million) – by Application
- Table 8. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue Forecast, 2025–2031 (US$ Million) – by Application
- Table 9. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue, 2021–2024 (US$ Million) – by End User
- Table 10. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market – Revenue Forecast, 2025–2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
- Table 11. List of Abbreviations
- TABLE OF FIGURES
- Figure 1. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
- Figure 2. South Korea Laparoscopic Devices Market Revenue, (US$ Million), 2021–2031
- Figure 3. Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
- Figure 4. Company Positioning and Concentration
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