IRCAD India Launches Its First Minimal Access Surgery Course

IRCAD India successfully hosted its inaugural course in minimal access surgery. A total of 28 participants from India, Malaysia, and Nepal came together to develop their skills, guided by an international faculty of 25 renowned experts. The course was designed to meet the highest global standards. Congratulations to all those who contributed to the success […]
IRCAD Welcomes Visit from MEDI-BRIDGES EURASIE Director

IRCAD recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Ping Lei, General Director of MEDI-BRIDGES EURASIE SARL and a specialist in health data analytics. Having previously met Professor Jacques Marescaux in Strasbourg and Geneva, Mrs. Lei visited IRCAD to gain a deeper understanding of the institute’s activities, with particular interest in its various robotic platforms.
Visit of Jeremy Roberts, Director of Global Endoscopy at Arthrex, to IRCAD

IRCAD recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Jeremy Roberts, Director of Global Endoscopy at Arthrex, for a strategic meeting with Professor Jacques Marescaux. The discussion focused on the development of advanced surgical training programs, both at IRCAD France and across the Institute’s international network of mirror centers. These future collaborations will highlight Arthrex’s latest […]
Professor Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz Awarded the Title of Knight of the Legion of Honour

IRCAD proudly congratulates Professor Pierre‑Emmanuel Falcoz, Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at the Nouvel Hôpital Civil in Strasbourg, on being awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honour. This prestigious recognition highlights a career defined by excellence, dedication to patient care, and a lasting commitment to surgical innovation. Professor Falcoz has been […]
A New Milestone in Telesurgery Between France, Japan and Brazil

Telesurgery is no longer a futuristic vision, it is a reality, and its development is accelerating rapidly. Twenty-four years ago, Professor Jacques Marescaux and IRCAD made history with the Lindbergh Operation, the world’s first transatlantic surgery performed remotely. Today, a new milestone has been reached: the first telesurgical procedure using the hinotori™ robot, developed by […]
Strasbourg: world capital of robotic surgery

Editorial From July 16 to 20, Strasbourg will have the honor of hosting the Annual Congress of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS), with hands-on sessions and telesurgery held at IRCAD, and plenary sessions at the Palais des Congrès. Covering a wide range of topics related to robotic surgery, the SRS serves as an international […]
Fujifilm Holds Ultrasound Kickoff Meeting at IRCAD

IRCAD and the Biocluster Les Haras recently hosted Fujifilm’s three-day “Ultrasound Kickoff Meeting,” bringing together approximately 60 employees from across the company for a program of training, collaboration, and exchange. The event opened with a presentation by Professor Jacques Marescaux and a guided tour of the Institute, providing an opportunity to highlight the emerging collaboration […]
Tunisian and French Innovation Delegations Visit IRCAD

IRCAD recently welcomed representatives from the HealthCare Innovation Cluster of Tunisia and from Biovalley France for a visit focused on fostering dialogue around medical innovation and international cooperation. Discussions centered on shared interests in research, emerging technologies, and collaborative opportunities in healthcare. We thank the following individuals for their visit and engaging exchange:– Dr. Haroun […]
Arrival of the Toumai® Surgical Robot at IRCAD

IRCAD has recently integrated the Toumai® laparoscopic surgical robot, developed by the Chinese company MicroPort® MedBot™, into its training and research platform. This marks the fifth robotic system currently hosted at the Institute, contributing to the diversity of technologies available for surgical education and innovation. The addition of this new system reflects IRCAD’s ongoing commitment […]
IRCAD Contributes to AI Conference at Genolier Innovation Hub

Prof. Jacques Marescaux participated in a day dedicated to artificial intelligence, organized by the Genolier Innovation Hub for the Swiss Medical Network (SMN), bringing together managers, physicians, and nurses from across the group. Three speakers were invited to share their insights:– Jacques Boshung, nuclear physicist and engineer, offered an introduction to the fundamentals of artificial […]