It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Mrs. Sybill Storz, a remarkable, visionary, and profoundly generous woman.
Daughter of Karl Storz, founder of the KARL STORZ company, Sybill Storz played a pivotal role in expanding and shaping the family business into a global leader in minimally invasive surgery.
But above all, she played a truly foundational role in the creation and development of both IRCAD and WebSurg, which simply would not exist without her trust, support, and unwavering commitment. She was also deeply involved in the different projects of IRCAD mirrors, and IRCAD International would not exist without her.
Her close and long-standing relationship with Prof. Jacques Marescaux was instrumental in shaping IRCAD’s mission and influence. Over the years, their shared vision and mutual respect forged a unique partnership that profoundly transformed surgical education and minimally invasive surgery worldwide. Through her constant encouragement, she helped strengthen the bridge between industry and medicine, benefiting surgeons and patients across the globe.
Far beyond her achievements, Mrs. Sybill Storz will be remembered as a woman admired by all who had the privilege of crossing her path: for her kindness, her warmth, her energy, and the genuine humanity she brought to every encounter.
Prof. Jacques Marescaux and the entire IRCAD team extend their sincere condolences to her family, her loved ones, and all those who were fortunate enough to know and work with her.
Please note that the IRCAD administrative board and staff are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in France. The health, safety, and well-being of our participants, experts and staff are our top priority!
Despite the current context, the IRCAD stands firmly by your side to help you acquire knowledge and skills. Come and join us !
We would like to draw your attention that the « Vaccine Pass » is now mandatory in France since end of January 2022 and replaces the former « Health Pass » to access places that are open to the public, such as cinemas, museums, cafés and restaurants, hotels as well as the IRCAD Institute which welcomes participants in the framework of its courses and seminars. Thus, a PCR test without vaccination is no longer sufficient to take part in our courses.
The vaccine pass includes a proof of the following (one of the 3 items is sufficient):
Further information about the new vaccine pass can be found at :
We very much hope to be able to count on your kind understanding of those rules which have been set by the French Government and which our Institute is required to apply
