{"id":16012,"date":"2021-10-27T15:01:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T15:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/?p=16012"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:18:13","slug":"the-recent-growth-of-robotic-surgery-in-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/ghi-analysis\/the-recent-growth-of-robotic-surgery-in-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"The Recent Growth of Robotic Surgery in Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>July 2021 may have been one of the most eventful months for robotic surgery in <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/hospirank-the-best-equipped-hospitals-in-latin-america-in-2021\/\">Latin America<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In Chile, the Hospital Cl\u00ednico de la Red de Salud UC CHRISTUS announced its acquisition of the Medtronic HUGO<sup>TM<\/sup> RAS system<\/li><li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/the-best-equipped-hospitals-in-latin-america-in-2020\/the-best-equipped-hospitals-in-puerto-rico-2020\/\">Puerto Rico<\/a>, the Hospital del Centro Comprensivo de C\u00e1ncer de la Universidad de Puerto Rico announced its acquisition of a DaVinci XI system<\/li><li> In Panama, the first gynecological procedures ever performed with a Medtronic HUGO<sup>TM<\/sup> RAS (robotic-assisted surgery) system were done at  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/first-gynecological-procedures-performed-with-medtronic-hugo-robotic-assisted-surgery-system-301343980.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pac\u00edfica Salud Hospital<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But\nJuly wasn\u2019t the only month with developments in LatAm\u2019s robotic surgery\nadoption and deployment: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In February 2021, the\nHospital San Jos\u00e9 in Hermosillo, <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/the-best-equipped-hospitals-in-latin-america-in-2020\/the-best-equipped-hospitals-in-mexico-2020\/\">Mexico<\/a>\nannounced its acquisition of a Da Vinci robotic system<\/li><li>In June 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/infomeddnews.com\/hugo-robotic-assisted-surgery-system-performed-at-clinica-santa-maria-in-chile-first-procedure-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cl\u00ednica\nSanta Mar\u00eda<\/a> realized the first patient procedure ever conducted with the HUGO<sup>TM<\/sup>\nRAS system, a prostatectomy<\/li><li>In August 2021, the\nSanatorio de la Trinidad Palermo announced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanacion.com.ar\/lifestyle\/el-sanatorio-de-la-trinidad-palermo-incorpora-un-robot-para-cirugias-de-cadera-y-rodilla-nid25082021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquisition\nof the ROSA robotic surgery system<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br> In fact, it\u2019s hard to keep up with the constant developments, as more and more hospitals announce the purchase of such high-tech and state-of-the-art systems. Global Health Intelligence\u2019s research team has tracked more than 30 acquisitions of robotic surgery systems in <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pharma-intelligence-for-the-latin-american-market\/\">Latin America<\/a> during 2020-2021*. \u201cThe LatAm med tech market is evolving rapidly,\u201d explains Matt Collins, Director of Marketing for Hugo<sup> TM <\/sup>in LATAM. \u201cOne reason for that change is the fact that purchasing large capital equipment is becoming easier. Take the example of Medtronic\u2019s Hugo<sup> TM<\/sup> RAS system. Now, for the first time ever, hospitals can work with a single manufacturer to purchase open, lap, and robotic surgical solutions. This kind of choice is powerful, and certainly makes the life of hospital managers easier. I\u2019m just happy to be part of the journey to make these possibilities a reality for hospitals in LATAM,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Latin American Robotic Surgery Market by the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 50% of the total amount of robotic\nsurgery systems in the Latin American market have been acquired over the past 5\nyears, and almost 30% of that total was reached over the past year and a half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Global Health Intelligence (GHI)\nanalysis, the most present robotic surgery devices on the market are the DaVinci\nmodels, which represent 85% of the Latin American installed base; the DaVinci\nSi is the best-selling model. In terms of market share in LatAm, the Da Vinci\nbrand is followed by Cyberknife, which accounts for 9% of the installed base,\nand Rosa, which accounts for 5%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medtronic, one of the world\u2019s largest medical device and technology firms, recently launched its HUGO<sup>TM<\/sup> system, which was conceived to offer institutions a highly intuitive system at a lower total cost of ownership than the current systems in place, along with training system support to help hospitals maximize their ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/medtronic_hugo_ras_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Medtronic Hugo Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) \" class=\"wp-image-16029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/medtronic_hugo_ras_en_01.jpg 736w, https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/medtronic_hugo_ras_en_01-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe real value that large med tech companies\nbring to the robotic landscape isn\u2019t just with the hardware: it\u2019s the total\nsolution they can deliver based on their existing footprint and manufacturing\ncapabilities. It\u2019s much easier for companies like Medtronic to deliver training,\nlocal support, and reliable tech services \u2014 not to mention, cost-effective\ninstruments,\u201d says Collins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further analysis by GHI\u2019s research team indicates that more than 80% of the robotic surgery systems in Latin America belong to the private healthcare system, while the rest are in public hospitals. While public institutions have recently ramped up the acquisition of such systems, this is a stark contrast to how care is typically delivered across the region, where nearly two-thirds of the population attends public healthcare institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/number_of_robotic_surgery_systems_acquired_-in_latin_america_en_01.gif\" alt=\"Number of Robotic Surgery Systems Acquired in Latin America, 2017-2021\" class=\"wp-image-16016\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One well-known robotic surgery acquisition\nwas made by Argentina&#8217;s National Atomic Energy Commission, which is building\nthe first proton therapy center in Latin America. To this end, the Commission has\nalready acquired the CyberKnife linear accelerator for radiosurgery, which is\nused for both adults and children, thus extending the impact of robotic surgery\nto pediatric medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Systems and More Specialties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Da Vinci is one of the most widely used\nand best-known platforms in the market, and is implemented in various\nprocedures, such as prostate cancer surgery, renal and bladder surgery, in\naddition to its use in general surgery in cases such as cholecystectomy, colon\nand rectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux surgery and gynecological surgery. With\nthe precision with which surgeons can operate using robotic surgery platforms,\ntheir use was extended to new specialties, such as breast cancer surgery and\ncoronary bypass surgery, among others. In Mexico, the \u00c1ngeles hospital chain\nhas a robotic surgery center and 6 of its hospitals perform a wide variety of procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incorporation of new robotic platforms\nfor surgery has made it possible to cover more procedures, such as arthroscopy\nassisted by the Rosa Knee robot, which in addition to providing greater\nprecision and range of motion to professionals, facilitates faster and better\npatient recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;With the ROSA Robot, we not only\nhave precision in the placement of implants, but it also allows us to ensure\nthat the soft parts and the balance of the ligaments are perfect, which in the\nlong term improves the patient&#8217;s well-being. Through the Rosa Robot, patients\nhave less residual pain after having a perfect soft-tissue balance, which\nallows them to return to daily life activities more quickly and in the best\nconditions,&#8221; says Dr. Carlos Sandoval, head of the knee team at the MEDS\nClinic in Chile, which is one of the countries in the region with the most\nacquisitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Technology, Greater Advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite\nthe significant investment required to procure surgical robots, studies suggest\nthat minimally invasive surgery via robotics offers several advantages,\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Greater visibility and precision, which should result in smaller\nincisions and smaller scars<\/li><li>Easy access to complex or delicate anatomical areas<\/li><li>Reduced risk of infection<\/li><li>Less bleeding and pain for the patient<\/li><li>Faster recovery and shorter hospital or clinic stay<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Impact of the Pandemic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s still too early to tell if the\nbudgetary challenges sparked by the pandemic will result in fewer surgical robot\nsystems being acquired by Latin American hospitals in the future. At this\npoint, the market is still seeing the results of acquisition plans made before\nthe pandemic. As 2022 and 2023 progress, we will have a better sense of the\nrate at which robotic surgery will grow in the region, along with the primary\nfactors that drive acquisitions by hospitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of October 2021, GHI analysis indicates\nthat more than 130 medical institutions in Latin America (both private and\npublic) have robotic surgery systems and that there are more than 150 robotic\nsurgery devices\/systems in use throughout the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> to arrange for a personalized study of robotic surgery in Latin America. Our team can help your company understand not only the current market but also future growth potential and the unique characteristics of hospitals that tend to acquire robotic surgery systems to help you define your sales targets with greater precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nmay also find our other resources helpful as well, ranging from our <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/strategic-solutions-hospital-database\/latam-hospital-market-monitoring\/\">LatAm\nHospital Monitoring Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/strategic-solutions-hospital-database\/hospiscope\/\">HospiScope<\/a>\ndatabase to our <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/strategic-solutions-hospital-database\/surgiscope\/\">SurgiScope<\/a>\ndatabase and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/strategic-solutions-hospital-database\/sharescope-market-size-share\/\">ShareScope<\/a>\nservice, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* This does <strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong> mean these systems were purchased in 2021 or 2020. GHI data tracks when hospitals announce a purchase, divulge an acquisition to our research team or announce the use of such equipment for the first time. Hospitals typically plan the acquisition of high-tech equipment (such as robotic surgery systems) over several years.&nbsp; Therefore, it is likely that the plans to purchase this equipment were developed several years prior and only in 2020-2021 did these come to fruition. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even during the pandemic, robotic surgery has figured highly in the investment plans of both public and private hospitals in Latin America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":16013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[5935,122,5936,898,5937,5938,5940,5941,5943,5944,5945,4828,5946,5947,5948,5949,5950,941,1970,5951,5952,5953,5954],"class_list":{"0":"post-16012","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ghi-analysis","8":"tag-a-prostatectomy","9":"tag-global-health-intelligence-ghi","10":"tag-global-health-intelligences-research-team-has-tracked-more-than-30-acquisitions-of-robotic-surgery-systems-in-latin-america-during-2020-2021","11":"tag-hospiscope","12":"tag-hugotm-system","13":"tag-in-august-2021-the-sanatorio-de-la-trinidad-palermo-announced-the-acquisition-of-the-rosa-robotic-surgery-system","14":"tag-in-february-2021-the-hospital-san-jose-in-hermosillo","15":"tag-in-june-2021-clinica-santa-maria-realized-the-first-patient-procedure-ever-conducted-with-the-hugotm-ras-system","16":"tag-in-panama-the-first-gynecological-procedures-ever-performed-with-a-medtronic-hugotm-ras-robotic-assisted-surgery-system-were-done-at-pacifica-salud-hospital","17":"tag-in-puerto-rico-the-hospital-del-centro-comprensivo-de-cancer-de-la-universidad-de-puerto-rico-announced-its-acquisition-of-a-davinci-xi-system","18":"tag-in-terms-of-market-share-in-latam-the-da-vinci-brand-is-followed-by-cyberknife-which-accounts-for-9-of-the-installed-base","19":"tag-latam-hospital-monitoring-service","20":"tag-matt-collins-director-of-marketing-for-hugo-tm-in-latam","21":"tag-mexico-announced-its-acquisition-of-a-da-vinci-robotic-system","22":"tag-more-than-130-medical-institutions-in-latin-america-both-private-and-public-have-robotic-surgery-systems-and-that-there-are-more-than-150-robotic-surgery-devices-systems-in-use-throughout-the-region","23":"tag-more-than-80-of-the-robotic-surgery-systems-in-latin-america-belong-to-the-private-healthcare-system","24":"tag-over-50-of-the-total-amount-of-robotic-surgery-systems-in-the-latin-american-market-have-been-acquired-over-the-past-5-years","25":"tag-sharescope","26":"tag-surgiscope","27":"tag-the-hospital-clinico-de-la-red-de-salud-uc-christus-announced-its-acquisition-of-the-medtronic-hugotm-ras-system","28":"tag-the-latin-american-robotic-surgery-market-by-the-numbers","29":"tag-the-most-present-robotic-surgery-devices-on-the-market-are-the-davinci-models-which-represent-85-of-the-latin-american-installed-base","30":"tag-the-recent-growth-of-robotic-surgery-in-latin-america"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16012"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29818,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16012\/revisions\/29818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalhealthintelligence.com\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}