US Bariatric Surgical Devices Market to Reach $2.6B by 2017

The bariatric surgical devices market is expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2017, driven by the rise in obesity, a rising rate of successful surgeries, the introduction of sophisticated technologies and improved insurance coverage, according to a Global Industry Analysts report.

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The report also said the increased use of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding systems and minimally-invasive procedures such as intragastric balloons are expected to support market growth.

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