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Dr Luis Hidalgo Grua President Elect
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Dr Arnoldo Valedon President
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Dr Carlos Magalhães Past President
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The IAAS is pleased to be hosting a free online webinar Perioperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists presented by Dr Faiz Shariff
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As of 2025, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are experiencing significant global growth, driven by technological advancements, cost-effectiveness, and a shift towards outpatient care. In synchrony with IAAS' mission and vision, ongoing development of ambulatory surgery worldwide needs constant input regarding evidence-based clinical advancements to support the trends. Here's an overview of the current state of ambulatory surgery worldwide: Global Market Overview - Rapid Growth: The global ASC market is projected to expand from $2.1 billion in 2020 to $7.2 billion by 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%. This growth is fueled by the increasing need to reduce healthcare costs, a shift towards outpatient procedures, and the rising demand for IT solutions like telehealth and remote monitoring. MarketsandMarkets
- Regional Insights:
- North America: Holds the largest market share, driven by major players like Cerner, McKesson, and Philips Healthcare. The U.S. market alone is projected to reach $88.93 billion by 2025.
- Europe: The U.S. & Europe ASC market size is estimated to reach $157.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025.
- Asia-Pacific: Expected to be the fastest-growing region due to rising healthcare expenditures, an aging population, and increasing hospitalizations. MarketsandMarkets+1The Business Research Company+1GlobeNewswirePrecedence Research
Clinical and Operational Trends - Shift to High-Acuity Procedures: ASCs are increasingly performing complex procedures, including orthopedic surgeries like knee and hip replacements, as well as cardiac interventions. Notably, 33% of cardiac procedures are projected to take place in ASCs by 2025.
- Technological Advancements: Integration of cloud-based solutions, telehealth, and remote monitoring is enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. MarketsandMarkets
OECD Insights - High Adoption Rates: In OECD countries, ambulatory surgery accounts for 90% or more of all cataract surgeries in around three-quarters of countries with available data, indicating a strong shift towards outpatient procedures. OECD
The global ASC landscape in 2025 is characterized by rapid growth, technological integration, and a shift towards performing more complex procedures in outpatient settings. These trends are reshaping surgical care delivery worldwide, offering patients more convenient and cost-effective options.
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CDC Alert: Use Only Sterile Ultrasound Gel for Percutaneous Procedures - CDC has received reports of Paraburkholderia fungorum (an environmental bacterium) associated with the use of ultrasound gel from multiple states from 2024–2025.
- Use of non-sterile ultrasound gel for percutaneous procedures (procedures that involve puncturing the skin) risks patient safety.
- CDC is assisting with an ongoing multistate investigation.
Alert: Use Only Sterile Ultrasound Gel for Percutaneous Procedures | HAIs | CDC
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16th International Congress on Ambulatory Surgery Put the date in your diary now!
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International Association for Ambulatory Surgery Keizer Leopoldstraat 3/c 9000 Gent, Belgium |
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