The healthcare industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation. Activity is driven by telemedicine, real-time diagnostics, smart hospitals and access to digital therapies, and the growing importance of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), robotics and data management practices. In the last three years alone, there have been over 106,000 patents filed and granted in the healthcare industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Innovation in Healthcare: CT-guided surgery. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 443,000 patents to analyse innovation intensity for the healthcare industry, there are 200+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
CT-guided surgery is a key innovation area in healthcare
CT Scan Guided Surgery uses three-dimensional CT imaging to analyse interior anatomy and display it on a computer monitor in the operating room before, during, and after surgery without physically exposing the area. A treatment plan is produced based on the CT Scan findings utilising specialised computer software, thereby improving the safety and efficacy of surgical procedures.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 30+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established healthcare companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of CT-guided surgery.
Key players in CT-guided surgery – a disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of different applications identified for each relevant patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of different countries each relevant patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to CT-guided surgery
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
Waters is one of the leading patent filers in the field of CT-guided surgery. Some other key patent filers in the field include Bracco, Koninklijke Philips, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic.
In terms of application diversity, Bracco leads the pack, followed by Boston Scientific and Alcon. By means of geographic reach, Ortho Kinematics held the top position, followed by Planmeca and Asensus Surgical in second and third spots, respectively.
Otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons can now make well-informed decisions by analysing the surgical scenario to produce precise results thanks to innovations like image fusion with CT. Future CT-guided surgery prospects should include a higher emphasis on receiving reliable real-time information that enables surgeons to examine preoperative images and monitor patient condition throughout the procedure.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the healthcare industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Healthcare.
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
