1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
2.2 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
2.3 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Bioresorbable Surgical Material Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
3.7 Global Manufacturers Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
4.1.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
4.1.3 Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)
4.1.4 Polysaccharides
4.1.5 Polycaprolactone (PCL)
4.1.6 Others
4.2 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue & Forecasts
4.2.1 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2023
4.2.2 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2024-2029
4.2.3 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
4.3 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales & Forecasts
4.3.1 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2023
4.3.2 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2024-2029
4.3.3 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
4.4 By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2022 & 2029
5.1.2 Drug Delivery
5.1.3 Orthopedics
5.1.4 Others
5.2 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue & Forecasts
5.2.1 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2023
5.2.2 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2024-2029
5.2.3 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
5.3 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales & Forecasts
5.3.1 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2023
5.3.2 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2024-2029
5.3.3 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
5.4 By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
6.1 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2022 & 2029
6.2 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue & Forecasts
6.2.1 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2023
6.2.2 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2024-2029
6.2.3 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
6.3 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales & Forecasts
6.3.1 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2023
6.3.2 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2024-2029
6.3.3 By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
6.4 North America
6.4.1 By Country – North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2029
6.4.2 By Country – North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2029
6.4.3 US Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.4 Canada Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.5 Mexico Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 By Country – Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2029
6.5.2 By Country – Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2029
6.5.3 Germany Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.4 France Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.5 U.K. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.6 Italy Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.7 Russia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.8 Nordic Countries Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.9 Benelux Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6 Asia
6.6.1 By Region – Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2029
6.6.2 By Region – Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2029
6.6.3 China Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.4 Japan Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.5 South Korea Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.6 Southeast Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.7 India Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7 South America
6.7.1 By Country – South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2029
6.7.2 By Country – South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2029
6.7.3 Brazil Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7.4 Argentina Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 By Country – Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2029
6.8.2 By Country – Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, 2018-2029
6.8.3 Turkey Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.4 Israel Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.5 Saudi Arabia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.6 UAE Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
7.1 Evonik
7.1.1 Evonik Company Summary
7.1.2 Evonik Business Overview
7.1.3 Evonik Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.1.4 Evonik Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.1.5 Evonik Key News & Latest Developments
7.2 Corbion
7.2.1 Corbion Company Summary
7.2.2 Corbion Business Overview
7.2.3 Corbion Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.2.4 Corbion Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.2.5 Corbion Key News & Latest Developments
7.3 DSM
7.3.1 DSM Company Summary
7.3.2 DSM Business Overview
7.3.3 DSM Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.3.4 DSM Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.3.5 DSM Key News & Latest Developments
7.4 Mitsui Chemicals
7.4.1 Mitsui Chemicals Company Summary
7.4.2 Mitsui Chemicals Business Overview
7.4.3 Mitsui Chemicals Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.4.4 Mitsui Chemicals Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.4.5 Mitsui Chemicals Key News & Latest Developments
7.5 PCAS
7.5.1 PCAS Company Summary
7.5.2 PCAS Business Overview
7.5.3 PCAS Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.5.4 PCAS Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.5.5 PCAS Key News & Latest Developments
7.6 Poly-Med
7.6.1 Poly-Med Company Summary
7.6.2 Poly-Med Business Overview
7.6.3 Poly-Med Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.6.4 Poly-Med Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.6.5 Poly-Med Key News & Latest Developments
7.7 KLS Martin
7.7.1 KLS Martin Company Summary
7.7.2 KLS Martin Business Overview
7.7.3 KLS Martin Bioresorbable Surgical Material Major Product Offerings
7.7.4 KLS Martin Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.7.5 KLS Martin Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production Capacity, Analysis
8.1 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production Capacity, 2018-2029
8.2 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
10 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Supply Chain Analysis
10.1 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Industry Value Chain
10.2 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Upstream Market
10.3 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
10.4.1 Marketing Channels
10.4.2 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer
Table 1. Key Players of Bioresorbable Surgical Material in Global Market
Table 2. Top Bioresorbable Surgical Material Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2022)
Table 3. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 4. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 5. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales by Companies, (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 6. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 7. Key Manufacturers Bioresorbable Surgical Material Price (2018-2023) & (US$/Ton)
Table 8. Global Manufacturers Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Type
Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Bioresorbable Surgical Material Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 11. By Type – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 12. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 13. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 14. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 15. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 16. By Application – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 17. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 18. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 19. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 20. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 21. By Region – Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 VS 2029
Table 22. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 23. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 24. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 25. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 26. By Country - North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 27. By Country - North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 28. By Country - North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 29. By Country - North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 30. By Country - Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 31. By Country - Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 32. By Country - Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 33. By Country - Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 34. By Region - Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 35. By Region - Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 36. By Region - Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 37. By Region - Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 38. By Country - South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 39. By Country - South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 40. By Country - South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 41. By Country - South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2018-2023
Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales, (Kiloton), 2024-2029
Table 46. Evonik Company Summary
Table 47. Evonik Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 48. Evonik Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 49. Evonik Key News & Latest Developments
Table 50. Corbion Company Summary
Table 51. Corbion Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 52. Corbion Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 53. Corbion Key News & Latest Developments
Table 54. DSM Company Summary
Table 55. DSM Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 56. DSM Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 57. DSM Key News & Latest Developments
Table 58. Mitsui Chemicals Company Summary
Table 59. Mitsui Chemicals Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 60. Mitsui Chemicals Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 61. Mitsui Chemicals Key News & Latest Developments
Table 62. PCAS Company Summary
Table 63. PCAS Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 64. PCAS Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 65. PCAS Key News & Latest Developments
Table 66. Poly-Med Company Summary
Table 67. Poly-Med Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 68. Poly-Med Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 69. Poly-Med Key News & Latest Developments
Table 70. KLS Martin Company Summary
Table 71. KLS Martin Bioresorbable Surgical Material Product Offerings
Table 72. KLS Martin Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales (Kiloton), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 73. KLS Martin Key News & Latest Developments
Table 74. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production Capacity (Kiloton) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2021-2023 (Kiloton)
Table 75. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2021-2023
Table 76. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production by Region, 2018-2023 (Kiloton)
Table 77. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production by Region, 2024-2029 (Kiloton)
Table 78. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
Table 79. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Drivers in Global Market
Table 80. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Restraints in Global Market
Table 81. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Raw Materials
Table 82. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
Table 83. Typical Bioresorbable Surgical Material Downstream
Table 84. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Downstream Clients in Global Market
Table 85. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market
List of Figures
Figure 1. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Segment by Type in 2022
Figure 2. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Segment by Application in 2022
Figure 3. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Overview: 2022
Figure 4. Key Caveats
Figure 5. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Market Size: 2022 VS 2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 6. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, 2018-2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 7. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales in Global Market: 2018-2029 (Kiloton)
Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue in 2022
Figure 9. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 10. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 11. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 12. By Type - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Price (US$/Ton), 2018-2029
Figure 13. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 14. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 15. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 16. By Application - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Price (US$/Ton), 2018-2029
Figure 17. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 18. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018 VS 2022 VS 2029
Figure 19. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 20. By Region - Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 21. By Country - North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 22. By Country - North America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 23. US Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 24. Canada Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 25. Mexico Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 26. By Country - Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 27. By Country - Europe Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 28. Germany Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 29. France Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 30. U.K. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 31. Italy Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 32. Russia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 33. Nordic Countries Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 34. Benelux Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 35. By Region - Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 36. By Region - Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 37. China Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 38. Japan Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 39. South Korea Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 40. Southeast Asia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 41. India Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 42. By Country - South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 43. By Country - South America Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 44. Brazil Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 45. Argentina Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 46. By Country - Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 47. By Country - Middle East & Africa Bioresorbable Surgical Material Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 48. Turkey Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 49. Israel Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 50. Saudi Arabia Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 51. UAE Bioresorbable Surgical Material Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 52. Global Bioresorbable Surgical Material Production Capacity (Kiloton), 2018-2029
Figure 53. The Percentage of Production Bioresorbable Surgical Material by Region, 2022 VS 2029
Figure 54. Bioresorbable Surgical Material Industry Value Chain
Figure 55. Marketing Channels
※参考情報 生体吸収性外科用材料は、医学および生体工学の分野で非常に注目されている材料の一つです。この材料は、体内に埋め込まれた際に、時間とともに自然に分解され、最終的には体内で吸収される特性を持っています。これにより、外科手術後の患者の回復を助けるだけでなく、再手術の必要性を低減することができるため、外科治療において非常に有用です。 生体吸収性外科用材料は、一言で言うと、体内で徐々に分解され、自然に消失することが期待される材料です。この特性により、外科用縫合糸やステント、骨固定具など、多様な医療用途に利用されています。従来の非吸収性材料とは異なり、使用後に体内に残存しないため、慢性的な炎症反応を引き起こすリスクが低くなります。 この材料の特徴としては、まずその生体適合性が挙げられます。生体吸収性外科用材料は、体内組織に対して有害な反応を引き起こすことなく、体内で受け入れられる特性を持っています。また、分解速度の調整が可能であるため、具体的な使用目的や手術の種類に応じて、適切な材料を選定することができます。さらに、素材によっては、分解過程で有効な成分が放出され、組織再生に寄与することもあります。 一般的に、生体吸収性外科用材料にはいくつかの種類が存在します。ポリ乳酸(PLA)、ポリグリコール酸(PGA)、およびその共重合体であるポリ乳酸コポリマー(PLGA)は、特に広く使用されている生体吸収性ポリマーの例です。これらのポリマーは、生体内での分解が良好で、安全性が高く、適切な機械的特性を持っています。また、セラミック材料や天然素材(例:コラーゲンやキトサン)も、関節再生や皮膚の創傷治癒などの分野で使用されることがあります。 用途に関しては、生体吸収性外科用材料は多岐にわたります。最も一般的な用途としては、縫合糸があります。これらは、手術後に体内で吸収されるため、再度の手術を必要とせず、患者の負担を軽減することができます。また、骨固定具やプレート、スクリューなどの骨接合材にも用いられ、骨の早期治癒を促進します。その他にも、血管ストentingや組織工学におけるスキャフォールドとしての利用も見られます。 生体吸収性外科用材料の開発には、いくつかの関連技術が関与しています。材料科学の進展により、より高性能な素材が次々と開発され、応用領域も広がっています。特に、ナノテクノロジーの発展によって、材料の構造や特性をミクロレベルで操作することが可能になり、より最適な生体吸収性材料の設計が進められています。また、3Dプリンティング技術の進化により、患者一人ひとりに適したカスタムメイドの生体吸収性インプラントが作成できるようになってきています。 さらに、医療における生体吸収性外科用材料の使用は、倫理的配慮や環境への影響という観点からも注目されており、持続可能な医療技術の一環として評価されています。これにより、将来的には、より安全で環境に配慮した医療製品が求められることでしょう。 このように、生体吸収性外科用材料は、現代医療の重要な要素として、多くの手術や治療法に利用されています。今後も研究が進むことで、さらなる性能向上や新しい用途開発が期待されており、医療分野における革新が続くことでしょう。 |
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