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Digital Surgery Technologies Market Report 2024 – Improved Precision and Promising Post-Operative Rehabilitation through Pre-Surgical Planning

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DUBLIN, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Digital Surgery Technologies Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Technology, Product, and Country – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global digital surgery technologies market is projected to reach $12.99 Billion by 2033 from $783.2 million in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 32.43% during the forecast period 2023-2033. The key factors driving the growth of the global digital surgery technologies market include the increasing interest of technologists and start-ups in surgery-related innovation, improved precision offered by digital surgery techniques, and promising post-operative rehabilitation through pre-surgical planning.

The global digital surgery technologies market consists of products such as surgical navigation and advanced visualization, surgical simulation systems, surgical planning, and surgical data science, as well as technology that includes augmented reality and virtual reality, AI algorithms, mixed reality, and other technologies.

The digital surgery technologies market has made an impact in the following ways:

Integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Surgical Procedures: The integration of AR and VR in surgical procedures has the potential to enhance patient safety, improve surgical outcomes, and advance the field of medicine through innovation and education. However, challenges such as technological limitations, regulatory issues, and the need for further validation through clinical studies must be addressed to fully realize the benefits of these technologies in clinical practice.Increasing Investment and Funding for Digital Surgery Technologies: Digital surgery technologies, owing to their transformative potential to enhance precision, optimize workflows, and improve patient outcomes, are rapidly changing the landscape of healthcare. However, unlocking their full potential would require a significant influx of investment and funding. Investing in digital surgery technologies is not just about financial gains; it’s an investment in the future of healthcare. By creating a supportive environment for innovation and attracting substantial funding, companies are unlocking the potential of these technologies to transform surgery, improve lives, and pave the way for a healthier future.

Market Segmentation:

Based on application, the digital surgery technologies market has been led by augmented reality and virtual reality, which held a 48.40% share in 2022.Based on product, the digital surgery technologies market has been led by surgical navigation and advanced visualization, which held a 48.08% share in 2022.Japan dominated the Asia-Pacific digital surgery technologies market in 2022. The increasing business expansion by the players in the market is one of the growing factors in this region. For instance, in December 2023, Miyazaki University in Japan utilized EchoPixel’s technology. The Japanese government recognizes the potential of digital surgery technologies and is actively promoting their development and manufacturing.

Demand – Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities

Market Demand Drivers:

Increasing Interest of Technologists and Start-Ups: Recent advancements in technology, encompassing both software and hardware, have prompted active involvement from companies, investors, surgeons, and healthcare systems to expedite the digitization of surgical procedures. The goal is to enhance surgery outcomes across a spectrum of complexities and deliver personalized surgical care. As value-based care models gain traction in global health systems, both public and private entities have captured stakeholders’ interest through heightened investment in digital surgery.

This increased funding is laying the groundwork for revolutionizing surgical practices, promising heightened efficiency and precision in the execution of procedures. For instance, in January 2022, Johnson & Johnson partnered with Microsoft to advance digital surgery solutions. Similarly, in January 2024, Caresyntax announced the launch of a novel Real-World Evidence (RWE) program and software portfolio of digital catalysts aimed at facilitating the commercial acceleration of its medtech partners.

Increased Adoption of AR/VR Surgical Simulators: The augmented adoption of virtual reality and augmented reality surgical simulation represents a transformative shift in surgical education and training, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced immersion, precise skill development, safe learning environments, personalized training, collaborative learning experiences, continuous education and assessment, and opportunities for research and innovation. As these technologies continue to evolve, they are poised to play an increasingly integral role in shaping the future of surgical practice and education.

Improved Precision and Promising Post-Operative Rehabilitation through Pre-Surgical Planning: Personalized pre-surgical planning using 3D-printed patient models and AI simulations enables surgeons to perform highly precise procedures, leading to faster healing, reduced complications, and a more effective post-operative rehabilitation experience for patients.

By investing in thorough pre-surgical planning, surgeons can achieve pinpoint accuracy during surgery, resulting in shorter hospital stays, less pain for patients, and a smoother path to recovery through targeted rehabilitation programs.

Market Challenges:

Substantial Expenses Associated with Installation and Maintenance: The substantial expenses associated with the installation and maintenance of digital surgery technology products underscore the importance of careful financial planning and resource allocation by healthcare organizations. Despite the initial investment and ongoing costs, the benefits of digital surgery technology in terms of improved patient outcomes, enhanced surgical precision, and operational efficiency justify the expenditure for many healthcare providers.Requirement of Additional Surgical Training for the Use of Digital Surgery Products: The requirement for additional surgical training for the use of digital surgery products presents challenges related to the complexity of new technology, the steep learning curve, limited training resources, integration into surgical workflow, costs of training and implementation, patient safety considerations, and credentialing requirements. Overcoming these challenges requires a coordinated effort from healthcare institutions, manufacturers, professional organizations, and individual surgeons to ensure that adequate training and support are provided to facilitate the safe and effective use of digital surgery products in clinical practice.

Market Opportunities:

Ensuring Data Security and Privacy in Digital Surgery: Healthcare organizations can ensure data security and privacy in digital surgery, thereby safeguarding patient information and maintaining trust in healthcare systems. The revolution in digital surgery brings immense benefits, but with it comes a critical responsibility, i.e., safeguarding patient data security and privacy. As sensitive information flows through complex systems, robust measures are essential to build trust and ensure ethical implementation.Growing Use of Digital Surgery Technologies Potentially Offsetting the Initial Investment over Time in Hospitals: The growing use of digital surgery technologies in hospitals has the potential to offset the initial investment over time by reducing operating costs, minimizing complications and revisions, enhancing patient outcomes, optimizing resource utilization, providing a competitive advantage, and delivering long-term ROI. As these technologies continue to evolve and become more widespread, their value proposition for hospitals in terms of cost savings and operational efficiencies is expected to further increase.

Some prominent names in the global digital surgery technologies market include:

Activ SurgicalAugmedicsBrainlabCaresyntaxCenterline BiomedicalEchoPixel, Inc.FundamentalVRMedical RealitiesMedtronicOsso VRPrecisionOSStryker CorporationSurgical Science SwedenVirtaMed

Key Topics Covered:

1 Markets
1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment
1.1.1 Integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Surgical Procedures
1.1.2 Increasing Investment and Funding for Digital Surgery Technologies
1.1.3 Increasing Partnerships among Players
1.2 R&D Review
1.3 Database of the FDA-Approved AI/ML-Based Medical Devices and Algorithms, 2023
1.4 Regulatory Landscape
1.4.1 Regulatory Framework for Artificial Intelligence-Based FDA-Approved Medical Devices and Algorithms
1.4.1.1 Restraints in the Current Regulatory Process for AI/ML-Based Medical Device/Algorithm
1.4.3.1 Changes in Rule
1.4.3.2 New Rules in the Annexure VIII
1.4.3.3 Major Changes in the EU due to the Implementation of MDR
1.4.3.3.1 Expanded Device Definitions Requiring Re-Examination of the Current Classification of All Devices
1.4.3.3.2 Quality Management System
1.4.3.3.3 Technical File
1.4.3.3.4 Need to Comply with New Identification and Traceability (UDI) Requirements
1.4.3.3.5 More Emphasis on Post-Market Surveillance
1.4.3.3.6 Role of Internal Audits and Requirement of Audits to be Strengthened
1.4.3.3.7 Dedicated Personnel for MDR Compliance
1.4.4 Regulatory Framework
1.5 Consumer Analysis
1.6 Case Studies

Training for Orthopedic SurgeryEnhancing Surgical Performance and Teamwork through Video-Based AnalyticsSurgical Navigation, and Advanced Visualization Systems, Augmented Reality (AR)Enhancing Surgical Skill

1.7 Impact Analysis for Key Global Events – COVID-19
1.8 Market Dynamics: Overview

2 Global Digital Surgery Technologies Market (by Application)

3 Global Digital Surgery Technologies Market (by Product)

4 Regions

5 Markets -Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles
5.1 Next Frontiers
5.2 Geographic Assessment
5.3 Market Share Analysis
5.4 Product Benchmarking
5.5 Company Profile

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Earth’s pulse monitored: a review highlights remote sensing time series progress

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As urbanization accelerates and environmental dynamics shift, the need for accurate and timely terrestrial monitoring has never been more urgent. A review has introduced a novel approach to remote sensing time series analysis, integrating multi-source data to enable near real-time monitoring. This innovative methodology promises to transform environmental conservation and urban planning by providing unprecedented insights into terrestrial changes and offering a more precise understanding of environmental dynamics.

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An international team of researchers from South China Normal University, the University of Connecticut, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a significant breakthrough in remote sensing. Their review, published (DOI: 10.34133/remotesensing.0285) in the Journal of Remote Sensing on December 11, 2024, addresses key challenges in remote sensing, such as incomplete data and noise interference. The team’s new time series analysis technique leverages advanced data reconstruction and fusion methods, significantly enhancing the precision and efficiency of remote sensing for monitoring environmental changes.

The research team has developed an advanced time series analysis technique that combines deep learning algorithms with traditional remote sensing methods to integrate data from various remote sensing sources. This innovative approach allows for the extraction of subtle patterns from large, complex datasets, which is crucial for monitoring critical environmental parameters such as land use and vegetation health. Unlike conventional techniques that struggle with incomplete or noisy data, this new methodology offers enhanced accuracy and more reliable insights into terrestrial dynamics, paving the way for more effective environmental monitoring.

Central to the study’s success is the integration of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to address the challenges posed by missing or noisy data. The LSTM networks capture temporal trends over time, while the GANs generate synthetic data that mimics real-world observations to fill gaps and correct for atmospheric distortions. This dual approach has resulted in a cleaner, more accurate time series dataset, which was validated against independent ground truth measurements. The researchers demonstrated significant improvements in key vegetation indices, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), setting a new benchmark in the field of remote sensing.

Experts in the field have lauded the study’s potential to revolutionize remote sensing applications. They see the method as a transformative tool for enhancing high-resolution monitoring and extending its coverage, particularly in agricultural surveillance, urban planning, and environmental management. “This method represents a crucial advancement in our ability to monitor environmental changes,” says Professor Fu. “As it evolves, it could play a key role in addressing climate change and other global challenges.”

The methodology’s future applications are vast, especially in global environmental monitoring and supporting sustainable development goals. By integrating multi-temporal data from Landsat and Sentinel-2 satellites, the team has created a framework for accurate and continuous terrestrial analysis. As computational power advances and algorithms improve, this technology is expected to become a vital tool for natural resource management, disaster response, and climate change mitigation. In the years to come, it could provide critical data to help policymakers address pressing environmental issues on a global scale.

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This work was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (grant numbers 42425001 and 42071399).

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ZINZINO AB (PUBL.): ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DIP FINANCING TO ZURVITA INITIATING CHAPTER 11 PROCESS

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zinzino has in a press release dated 20240617 announced that a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the shares in the North American direct selling company Zurvita Inc. “Zurvita or the Company” was signed. Since then, Zinzino has negotiated with the owners of Zurvita Inc. and instead concluded that the purchase of Zurvita’s assets in a Chapter 11 proceeding for the Company is in Zinzino’s best interest.

Zinzino is providing a debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to Zurvita, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on the 20th December 2024. By entering as a financier in Zurvita’s Chapter 11 with loans totaling USD 4.5 million, Zinzino simultaneously makes an offer to acquire the company’s assets via a so-called stalking horse bid. If the bid is accepted, the DIP loan will be converted into part of a debt-settled purchase price, which will be determined after Zurvita has completed the sale process that is subject to higher and better offers in accordance with the applicable terms of Chapter 11. Other bidders have the right to submit bids for Zurvita during the process and if another bid is accepted, Zinzino’s loan will be repaid and certain of its costs associated with the process will be reimbursed. 

Zurvita is a direct selling health company with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The brand portfolio offers a range of innovative health and wellness products. The business has total annual sales of approximately USD 30 million with good gross margins. A potential transaction with Zinzino is expected to add growth through the synergies arising from the joint networks, combined with Zinzino’s test-based product concept. The profitability of the Company will thus be able to develop well by utilizing Zinzino’s existing technical platform and organization.

A visionary mindset, tech first perspective, test-based nutrition at the cellular level and a strong position to capitalize on current trends will form the basis of the new partnership. Following the acquisitions of VMA Life in 2020, Enhanzz in 2022, the strategic partnership with ACN and the recently completed asset acquisition of Xelliss, Zinzino has been looking for further strong investments to maintain its sustainable, profitable growth, strengthen its distribution power, expand into new markets and leverage the product portfolio in new consumer areas.

– “Individualized advice and tailored solutions are the future, and not just in health and wellness,” says Dag Bergheim Pettersen, CEO of Zinzino. “Together, we have years of combined industry experience and everything it takes to drive the modern, personalized shopping experience through direct sales”. Jay Shafer, CEO and co-founder of Zurvita, states “After considering multiple options for the company and under the guidance of our attorneys and third-party advisors, we feel this presents the best opportunity to continue Zurvita’s mission, deliver the highest quality products, and provide continuity for our staff and consultants. We are excited to see what the future holds for Zurvita.” 

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BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Temple of Agriculture in Beijing played a significant role during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Over nearly 600 years, 25 emperors personally visited or sent ministers to perform spring farming ceremonies and offer sacrifices to Shennong, the god of agriculture.

 

Built in 1420 during the Yongle reign, the temple’s predecessor was the Temple of Mountains and Rivers in Nanjing. When Emperor Zhu Di moved the Ming capital to Beijing, he constructed a larger temple inspired by the Nanjing temple, which gradually evolved into the Temple of Agriculture.

The Taisui Hall, the largest building complex in the temple, now serves as a major exhibition hall of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, showcasing models of classical Chinese buildings and demonstrating the solemnity of royal architecture.

Ancient Chinese architecture is predominantly wooden-structured, chosen for its availability, versatility, and earthquake resistance. Artisans developed sophisticated techniques in material selection and construction. The wooden framework consists of columns, beams, girders, and purlins, with innovative structural forms like lifting-beam and piercing-bracket structures.

A unique architectural element is the dougong (bracket sets), which supports weight and connects beam frames with column walls. Mortise-tenon joints were invented to create elastic frameworks by connecting different components.

While discussing the Temple of Agriculture, it’s worth noting another remarkable example of architectural hierarchy which could be found in the Temple of Heaven. The hierarchy of architectural designs reflected social stratification, with eave structures like the triple-layered eaves of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest representing the highest-level architectural design.

Over centuries, the Temple of Agriculture has transformed from an imperial garden to a public park and a museum for historical architecture, now standing as a significant cultural landmark that symbolizes China’s agricultural civilization and architectural heritage along Beijing’s Central Axis.

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