The number of cholecystectomy procedures performed on in-patients in Italy is forecasted to decline gradually from 2024 to 2028, moving from 105.4 thousand procedures in 2024 to 102.09 thousand by 2028. Given that these are anticipated figures post-2023, the dataset suggests a slight downward trend in the planned operations. If we consider that the 2023 value was relatively stable close to these numbers, the decline appears moderate.
Year-on-year decrease is evident, with percentage reductions: 2024 to 2025 experiences a -0.8% decline, 2025 to 2026 sees a -0.8% reduction, and the trend continues similarly each year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period indicates an average negative trend approaching -0.8% per annum over five years.
Future trends to monitor include advances in less invasive treatment options, improvements in preventative healthcare, and potential changes in Italy’s healthcare policies which could further impact in-patient procedure numbers. Developing technologies and alternative therapies could gradually extend the observed trend in reduced cholecystectomies.
