Digital Thoracic Drainage Devices Market Size, Share, Growth by 2030

The market for digital thoracic drainage devices was valued at approximately US$ 155.34 million in 2022 and is projected to grow to US$ 232.29 million by 2030, reflecting an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2022 to 2030.

The expansion of the digital thoracic drainage devices market is largely attributed to the rising prevalence of lung cancer, continuous advancements in medical technology, and the increasing adoption of sophisticated medical devices. Additionally, the growing rates of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases contribute to this market's growth. Nonetheless, the shortage of skilled professionals poses a challenge to the advancement of the digital thoracic drainage devices sector.

Growing Preference for Digital Solutions: A Catalyst for the Digital Thoracic Drainage Devices Market

The healthcare industry is increasingly embracing medical devices that leverage digital technologies. The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence into these devices allows for features such as real-time monitoring and health tracking. Currently, there is a swift adoption of telecommunications devices for respiratory applications within the healthcare sector. Digital technologies in monitoring pulmonary functions have proven to deliver significant and cost-effective outcomes in home care environments. An internet-enabled digital drainage system would enable healthcare professionals to oversee their patients' health remotely, facilitating earlier patient discharges from hospitals and reducing overall costs. These systems allow healthcare providers to address patient concerns from a distance. However, there are notable risks associated with internet-connected digital thoracic drainage devices, including potential connectivity issues that could lead to emergencies, such as device disconnection or malfunction due to poor internet service. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to ensure robust internet connectivity and implement systems that can alert healthcare providers to discrepancies in the readings from digital thoracic systems before patients are discharged. Despite these challenges, the potential for internet-based digital thoracic drainage devices to gain traction in the field of thoracic telemedicine presents significant growth opportunities for the market in the coming years.

Moreover, as advancements continue, healthcare providers are expected to increasingly utilize digital thoracic drainage devices in pediatric thoracic procedures. The application of these devices in pediatric thoracic surgery remains underreported. An article titled "The Digital Thoracic Drainage System: A New Tool For Pediatric Thoracic Surgery," published in the Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery in 2022, documented the first use of a digital thoracic drainage device in children in Portugal. A cross-sectional study conducted in 2021 at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universit?rio de S?o Jo?o, Portugal, involved children aged 0-18 years, where digital thoracic drainage devices were employed during lung resections due to primary spontaneous pneumothorax. The study utilized Medela's Thopaz+ device and made several observations regarding its performance. The findings indicated that digital thoracic drainage devices could play a significant role in the technological advancements related to pediatric thoracic surgeries, proving to be both valid and effective in these procedures. The study also suggested that Medela should develop a scale to facilitate readings of 5mL/min in air leak graphics for pediatric patients, highlighting the need for further research and prospective trials to validate the use of digital thoracic drainage devices in pediatric thoracic surgery. Consequently, digital thoracic drainage systems for pediatric applications are likely to emerge as a new trend in the market in the future.

Insights Based on Product Type

The digital thoracic drainage devices market is categorized by product type into single chamber and multiple chamber devices. In 2022, the single chamber segment held a larger share of the market; however, the multiple chamber segment is expected to experience a higher CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.

Insights Based on Application

The market is segmented by application into thoracic and pulmonary surgery, infectious diseases, oncology and trauma, cardiac surgery, and others. The thoracic and pulmonary surgery segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is anticipated to achieve the highest CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.

Insights Based on End User

The digital thoracic drainage devices market is divided by end user into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. The hospitals segment held the largest market share in 2022 and is projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.

Key primary and secondary sources consulted in the preparation of the report on the digital thoracic drainage devices market include the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the National Cancer Registry (NCR).