The global ambulatory surgical and emergency center services market is set to reach $42.8 billion by 2020, with Europe experiencing substantial growth, according to a Transparency Market Research report.
Here are four things to know about the European market:
1. Orthopedic surgery is leading the market due to the procedures' escalated cost and a higher volume of arthroscopic procedures.
2. Between 2014 and 2020, Europe will see an influx of ophthalmology surgeries due to more patients having diabetic retinopathy and other eye-related conditions.
3. Within the United Kingdom, the government and various medical bodies have supported ambulatory services, therefore driving market expansion.
4. Surgery Partners, Community Health Systems and Medical Facilities Corp. are some of the companies operating in the market.