The entire IRCAD team would like to congratulate Dr. Dionisios Vrochides, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCSC, who has been appointed as the organization’s executive director of IRCAD North America. He was the first person to contact Professor Jacques Marescaux personally and to participate in the development of this magnificent project, bringing the United States into the […]
We’re thrilled to share the news that IRCAD has once more received American College of Surgeons accreditation, recognizing their outstanding surgical care and educational efforts. This esteemed acknowledgment underscores IRCAD’s steadfast dedication to upholding excellence and driving innovation in the realm of surgical practice.
For the past week, we have been honored to welcome Mr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During his visit, Mr. Biruta became familiar with the IRCAD concept that will be implemented at IRCAD Africa, scheduled to open its doors in early October 2023. Mr. Biruta assured that IRCAD Africa would benefit from the […]
We were truly honored to host the President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. at IRCAD! Mr. Yasuhiko HASHIMOTO, who is also the Chairman of Medicaroid, an esteemed Japanese company specialized in medical robotics and the visionary force behind the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System, paid us a visit to explore the platform where this […]
A groundbreaking development has taken place at IRCAD in France, as EndoQuest, the leading flexible robotic endoscopy company, has successfully installed its state-of-the-art robot. This advanced technology will be instrumental in fostering research programs focused on endoluminal and percutaneous surgery. IRCAD, in conjunction with Harvard, stands as the sole research center worldwide to possess this […]
Check out these stunning drawings created by Catherine Meunier-Cers, the incredibly talented medical illustrator of WebSurg, adorning the walls of our soon-to-be-launched robotic platform! We are thrilled to witness the final outcome and are eagerly looking forward to sharing it with you all. Stay tuned for the grand reveal!
Today, we commemorate the 12th anniversary of IRCAD América Latina, the first of two IRCAD Institutes inaugurated in Brazil, located in Barretos, in the beautiful state of Sao Paulo. Since its creation in 2011, IRCAD Barretos has been at the forefront of surgical education and innovation, empowering surgeons with knowledge and skills that have a […]
Professor Jacques Marescaux was invited to India to visit Sri Aurobindo University Hospital and discuss the possibility of establishing a mirror institute in Indore. During the trip, he had the opportunity to witness the remarkable development led by Dr. Vinod Bhandari. Starting from a dispensary with only a few beds in 1980, he has built […]
Feliz aniversário ! Cheers to 6 years of excellence in surgical education at IRCAD Rio, the second IRCAD institute in Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Since 2017, the Institute has welcomed surgeons from across Latin America and North America throughout the year.
Today marks the celebration of the inauguration of IRCAD 2, the second building of IRCAD, which took place 9 years ago in 2014. This expansion allowed us to increase our capabilities and provide an additional platform for teaching and experimental surgery. The four-story structure, situated adjacent to the historic building, has attracted the participation of […]
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