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Prostate cancer ultrasound treatment instrument market will usher in a high development trend
In the past ten years, the prevalence of prostate cancer has seen a significant rise across Asia and Latin America. This alarming trend has positioned prostate cancer as a major concern in several countries, driving rapid growth in the market for prostate cancer treatment devices.
According to available data, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) devices used for prostate cancer treatment generated over $8 million in sales in Europe in 2005, with global revenue surpassing $25 million by 2008. A recent report from a U.S.-based medical consulting firm highlights that countries like China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and several affluent nations in Latin America—such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela—are witnessing a sharp increase in prostate cancer rates. As a result, demand for HIFU therapy devices is expected to double in the coming years.
Recent statistics indicate that in East Asia alone—comprising China, India, and Japan—millions of new prostate cancer cases are diagnosed annually. Globally, the number of prostate cancer patients exceeds 10 million, with significant numbers found in Europe, North America, and Latin America.
In 2004, a U.S. company introduced a high-intensity ultrasound device specifically designed for prostate cancer treatment. This technology effectively targets and destroys cancerous tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding areas, particularly the urethra. Patients often experience a quicker recovery of sexual function after treatment. Experts predict that HIFU therapy will become a dominant treatment method in the future, gradually reducing the reliance on older techniques such as cryoablation and brachytherapy.
As the need for advanced, minimally invasive treatments grows, the prostate cancer therapeutic device market is set for continued expansion, especially in emerging economies where awareness and access to modern healthcare solutions are improving.
Shanghai Medical Device Industry Association