IRCAD was honored to welcome a delegation from the “Ligue contre le cancer,” an initiative led by Mr. Robert Herrmann, former President of the Strasbourg Eurometropole. The visit highlighted our research and training platforms, reinforcing a shared mission to advance patient care through innovation and education. Discussions with President Philippe Bergerot focused on the transformative […]
IRCAD is pleased to announce the permanent integration of Sagebot’s KANGDUO® robotic system. This acquisition reinforces our institute’s commitment to surgical innovation and further strengthens our international collaborations in the field of advanced robotic surgery.
Prof. Jacques Marescaux has been honored with the 2026 International Ambassador Award by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). This prestigious recognition underscores the enduring partnership between IRCAD and SAGES, while reaffirming the institute’s global influence and commitment to advancing surgical excellence worldwide.
IRCAD is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Focal One – EDAP TMS, a prominent French leader in the development of minimally invasive surgical technologies. EDAP TMS has developed a pioneering solution that utilizes High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to achieve precise tumor destruction, guided by a sophisticated robotic ultrasound imaging system. This technology has […]
IRCAD recently hosted the 7th Thoracic Peer-to-Peer Faculty Summit, organized by Intuitive Surgical. Leading experts gathered to evaluate the new da Vinci 5 system and share clinical advancements. This collaboration highlights the ongoing partnership between IRCAD and Intuitive in promoting surgical innovation and high-level medical education.
IRCAD is proud to welcome the initial team members from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., marking the official inauguration of the Kawasaki Innovation Centre Europe (KICE). As additional personnel arrive in the coming days to launch on-site operations, this partnership underscores a joint commitment to pioneering surgical innovation and the future of minimally invasive medicine.
IRCAD recently hosted MMI – Medical Microinstruments, currently the world’s sole developer of a robotic platform dedicated to super-microsurgery. This technology represents a significant leap forward, allowing surgeons to operate on ultra-fine anatomical structures with unprecedented precision. The visit centered on a future strategic collaboration, focusing on the development and clinical evaluation of MMI’s robotic […]
IRCAD was honored to host Mr. Amaury de Saint-Quentin, Prefect of the Grand Est region and the Bas-Rhin, for his first official visit to the Institute. Following an introductory presentation by Professor Jacques Marescaux, the Prefect toured our advanced training facilities and viewed demonstrations of next-generation surgical robots dedicated to oncology. A highlight of the […]
IRCAD recently hosted a delegation from NAKANOSHIMA QROSS and Cuorips, an initiative led by Mrs. Catherine Trautmann and France BioValley. This visit underscored the enduring strength of the Franco-Japanese partnerships central to our mission. In addition to our work with leading Japanese clinical experts, we are proud to collaborate with three major industrial partners: Medicaroid, […]
Strasbourg has been honored with the “City & Congress of the Year, International Audience Category” award by France Congrès et Evénements. This prestigious accolade recognizes the immense success of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) Annual Meeting, hosted last July at IRCAD and the Palais des Congrès & Parc des Expositions. We take great pride […]
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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.
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