The analysis of cholecystectomy rates per 100,000 individuals in Europe reveals that Lithuania leads with the highest rate, followed by Croatia and Hungary. On recent trends, Ireland and Liechtenstein have seen substantial increases of over 5%, while Slovenia, Belgium, and Romania experienced slight declines. Similarly, France observed a significant drop of 4.52%, with other countries having varied minor shifts. Over a longer period, cholecystectomy procedures have largely stabilized with countries like Slovakia showing notable decline, while increases in Ireland and Norway were above average.
In the coming years, it is essential to monitor the demographic influence on surgery rates, advancements in non-surgical treatment alternatives, and healthcare policy changes across Europe, which could impact the future number of procedures performed.
Top countries in Cholecystectomy Performed on Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 297.47 | 2023 | +7.79% | +0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Croatia | 258.14 | 2023 | +6.82% | +1.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 238.09 | 2023 | +7.1% | -0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 235.39 | 2023 | +0.03% | +0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 234.09 | 2023 | +8.58% | -0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 232.48 | 2023 | +3.86% | -0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 230.99 | 2023 | +3.13% | -0.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 224.9 | 2023 | -1.34% | -1.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 222.91 | 2023 | +11.14% | +0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 209.75 | 2023 | +3.95% | +0.23% | View data |
