IRCAD Hosts Delegation from the “Ligue contre le cancer”

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 […]

The Future of Hospital Architecture: Academy of Medicine Visit

IRCAD recently hosted a working group from the National Academy of Medicine to discuss “Hospital Architecture of the Future.” Professor Jacques Marescaux shared his vision for evolving care organization and technological innovation. The delegation toured the Baxter-built “Smart Operating Room,” a futuristic environment featuring no-touch screens and advanced telecommunications for telesurgery. We thank M. Gandjbakhch, […]

Distinguished Visit: Industry and Academic Synergy

IRCAD was honored to welcome public affairs consultant Benoît Vuillemin and Prof. Xavier Pivot, CEO of the Paul Strauss Institute. Their visit highlighted IRCAD’s robust industrial collaborations in research and education, a unique model of excellence that is now exported globally across all continents.

IRCAD China: Leadership Handover

On April 1, IRCAD China hosted a handover ceremony for course directors, Scientific Council members, and IRCAD representatives. Professor Jacques Marescaux commended the team’s commitment before welcoming the new CEO, Agnes Ren, an expert in surgical education. The center remains fully open to partnerships with all Chinese and international companies. A formal opening ceremony featuring […]

KANGDUO® Robotic System Integrated at IRCAD

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 Receives 2026 SAGES International Ambassador Award

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 and Focal One – EDAP TMS: Advancing Robotic HIFU and AI

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 […]

Thoracic Faculty Summit at IRCAD

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.

Launch of the Kawasaki Innovation Centre Europe (KICE) at IRCAD

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.

Advancing Precision Surgery: MMI Visit to IRCAD

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 […]