As an important medical device, medical endoscope plays an irreplaceable role in medical diagnosis and treatment. In recent years, with the advancement of technology and the growth of market demand, the medical endoscopy industry has shown good prospects for development. Here are a few key points based on the search results:

Technological Advancement Drives Industry Development

In recent years, China's endoscopic image processing technology has experienced rapid development. Some leading brands have made exciting technological breakthroughs in this area, which are considered by many industry experts to have the potential to shake the monopoly of international brands. In addition, advanced endoscopic technologies such as ultra-high-definition medical imaging technology, 3D medical imaging technology, special light medical imaging technology and ultra-fine endoscopic imaging technology have significantly improved the performance of endoscopic instruments, enabling doctors to accurately and efficiently detect and treat diseases. These technological advancements have fuelled the growth of the medical endoscopy industry, especially the high-performance endoscopy market.

Policy Support for Industry Growth

The Chinese government has introduced several policies to encourage domestic enterprises to produce self-developed medical devices, especially high-end medical devices with global competitiveness. Specifically, relevant Chinese government authorities have included medical electronic endoscopes as one of the key research and development areas, and are actively promoting the replacement of international medical endoscope brands with domestic ones. Many local governments (e.g., Guangdong, Sichuan, and Zhejiang) have introduced specific policies to encourage the procurement of medical devices manufactured by national brands.

Market Demand Continues to Grow

Growing awareness of the benefits of endoscopy and rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes are some of the major factors driving the growing demand for endoscopic devices. Clinical demand for endoscopic devices, especially those featuring advanced technology, is rapidly increasing among Chinese patients due to rising per capita disposable income and healthcare expenditure, as well as growing demand for quality healthcare. Moreover, with the introduction of the tiered diagnosis and treatment policy, medical resources are gradually penetrating from tertiary-level A hospitals to other public hospitals, private hospitals and medical clinics, which have formed a major incremental market for medical endoscopes.