DECEMBER - 20206December - 30 - 2020, volume 04 - Issue 28 (ISSN 2691-4093) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffVisualizerJohn WalterSalesAndrew D'Souzaandrew.dsouza@medicaltechoutlook.comEmailsales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comJoshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoTo subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.medicaltechoutlook.com Copyright © 2020 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@medicaltechoutlook.comThriving technological developments, growing incidence of chronic diseases, and increasing medical tourism in developing countries have been the key driving force behind the growth of minimally invasive device solutions. Moreover, minimally invasive surgeries have inherent advantages over the traditional type of surgeries, such as lesser pain, shorter stay at the hospital, and minimal damage to the tissue, increasing the popularity of minimally invasive surgeries worldwide.Optical engineering and imaging technology are being used to visualize tissue handling at inaccessible internal spots. The virtual reality (VR) scheme is a significant development in imaging technology in the minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) field. VR helps evaluate various conditions and treatment alternatives for virtual patients before the actual treatment technique is performed in a care setting. Several enhancements in instrumentation and video imaging are likely to redefine numerous procedures in various surgical specialties from open to endoscopic surgeries. Also, MIS techniques are being used to reduce the complications of open exposures such as infection and wound post lumbar spine fusion surgery. Minimally invasive surgical instruments have wide-ranging applications in neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, cardiovascular, orthopedic surgery, and laparoscopy, among others. The cost of minimally invasive surgical procedures is significantly less than in-patient and conventional open surgeries with equal outcomes resulting in a significant increase in value for patients and insurance providers. This trend is likely to continue similarly in the coming years. Furthermore, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, federal agencies, research institutions, voluntary health associations, and state and local governments worldwide are heavily investing in R&D activities regarding minimally invasive devices, further supporting the growth of the minimally invasive surgical instruments market. In tune with these developments, MedTech Outlook, in this edition, has compiled a list of the most promising minimally invasive device solution providers. The edition also includes insightful articles from subject matter experts. Let us know your thoughts.Overcoming Surgical Challenges with Technological ProwessSarah FernandesEDITORIAL
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