The global sterile lap sponge market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR the forecast period. Sterile lap sponges are used in abdominal surgery to examine several abdominal organs such as the stomach, intestine, and liver through a large incision. The purpose of this surgical operation is to determine the cause of abdominal problems such as bowel obstruction, abdominal bleeding, and bowel perforation. These surgeries are involved in the use of cotton absorbent pads known as sterile lap sponges. They are utilized to absorb body fluids such as blood around the surgical site, allowing for clear visuals of organs during surgeries. They available in a variety of sizes depending on the specific needs of operating room technicians.

The global sterile lap sponge market is growing due to an increase in the number of sterile lap sponge surgeries performed around the globe. Other factors driving the market growth include an increase in the prevalence of abdominal disorders such as colon cancer and an increase in the geriatric population. However, factors such as an increase in the demand for minimally invasive surgeries, as well as side-effects caused by sterile lap sponge are obstructing the market growth. Conversely, technologically advanced novel products such as radio-frequency identification sterile lap sponge, as well as high growth potential in untapped emerging economies, are expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the market.

Increasing geriatric populations also bolster the growth of the market for sterile lap sponges, since elderly people are often suffering from different abdominal disorders that require abdominal surgeries. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that roughly 2.0 billion individuals will be classified as geriatric by the year 2050. As a result, all of these characteristics will surely increase in the market for sterile lap sponges.

Market Coverage

    • The market number available for – 2020-2027

    • Base year- 2020

    • Forecast period- 2021-2027

• Competitive Landscape- Johnson & Johnson., Baxter Healthcare., Smith & Nephew., Winner Medical Group., and Paul Hartmann AG., among others. 

  Key questions addressed by the report

    • What is the market growth rate?

    • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?

    • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?

    • How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast

o Most affected region and segment

    • Who is the leader in the market?

    • How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?

    • Where is the investment opportunity?

Market Segmentation

By Product

    • Radiopaque Laparotomy Sponges

    • Traditional Laparotomy Sponges

    • Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) Laparotomy Sponges

By Sterility

    • Sterile Laparotomy Sponges

    • Non-sterile Laparotomy Sponges

By End User

    • Hospitals

    • Surgery Centers

Regional Analysis

North America

• United States
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• France
• Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

• Latin America 
• Middle East & Africarica