During the 93rd Congress of the Argentinean Association of Surgeons, which was attended by more than 6,500 surgeons, Prof. Jacques Marescaux was honored with the “Leyenda Viviente 2023” medal by President Pablo Sonzini. This prestigious award acknowledges the significant contributions of IRCAD in the field of minimally invasive surgery over the last 30 years.
On November 24, 2023, Prof. Jacques Marescaux traveled to Indore, India, for the official signing ceremony marking the establishment of IRCAD India, a new addition to the IRCAD Family. The partnership was formalized in collaboration with Sri Aurobindo University-SAU, founded by Dr. Vinod Bhandari. Dr. Mohit Bhandari has assumed the role of President at IRCAD […]
Today marked the official agreement between Medicaroid, an esteemed Japanese company specializing in medical robotics, and IRCAD, signaling the beginning of a promising partnership! We take great pride in this collaboration, especially considering the visit of Mr. Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Chairman of Medicaroid, in August. Upon obtaining the […]
Introducing the inaugural “Master Forum IRCAD China, Medicine and Engineering.” The goal was to showcase the expertise of Chinese companies in the field of minimally invasive surgery, featuring demonstrations by a dozen specialized companies.
IRCAD China recently arranged a visit by Prof. Jacques Marescaux to one of the nation’s leading companies, MicroPort. Besides boasting an impressive product portfolio, MicroPort designs 9 different types of robots for various medical specialties, including vascular, orthopedic, and laparoscopic surgery, among others.
During his trip to Taiwan, Prof. Jacques Marescaux visited the Onyx premises, accompanied by John Chuang, President and CEO of Onyx, and Wayne Huang, Dean of IRCAD Taiwan. Onyx is a global leader in the field of medical computers and displays.
Reflecting on the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Master Forum: – Prof. Lehn shared insights on “Steps to Life: Chemistry!” – a fascinating dive into the world of chemistry. – Prof. Jacques Marescaux’s lecture on “Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery: The Next Steps” was nothing short of groundbreaking. – Prof. Michel Deneken presented “The Keys to a […]
Last week, IRCAD Taiwan celebrated an exceptional milestone – its 15th anniversary! This occasion holds a particularly moving significance for all of us, as it marks the beginning of an extraordinary adventure. It’s fascinating to note that when IRCAD was launched, Professor Jacques Marescaux had not envisaged the opening of mirror centers. We take great […]
We were delighted to host a delegation from Medtronic, a valued and longstanding partner of ours. During their visit, Prof. Marescaux had the privilege of acquainting them with the IRCAD and guiding them through our diverse array of robotic platforms. Thank you for your presence : – Rajit Kamal, VP & GM Robotic Surgical […]
An extraordinary milestone has been reached in the field of African medicine! The inauguration of IRCAD Africa, the very first center of excellence dedicated to minimally invasive surgery on the continent, marked a historic moment. This momentous event took place in the presence of his Excellency President Paul Kagame and was broadcast live on Rwandan […]
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