IRCAD Worldwide
Since its creation, the IRCAD training center has risen to international fame as a leading research and education institute. Its global success has led to the construction of mirror centers worldwide with the same structure as the original Strasbourg-based Institute.
The incentive is to allow surgeons from all over the world to acquire the best education in minimally invasive surgery, under the guidance of an international Faculty of experts.
Strasbourg - France
In 1994, the original Institute was created by Professor Jacques Marescaux and his teams. It is a worldwide reference in education, training, and research in minimally invasive surgery, and the pilot for the creation of other Institutes across continents.
Barreto - Brazil
In 2011, IRCAD América Latina was inaugurated with a first mirror Institute in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It embodies the fruitful partnership with Henrique Prata and Barretos Cancer Hospital.
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
In 2017, a second mirror institute opened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the partnership of United Health and its former CEO, Edson Bueno. This new IRCAD is an addition to the one created 6 years earlier in the state of São Paulo.
Beirut - Lebanon
In 2019, this new Institute originated from a new partnership between IRCAD and the French Hospital of the Levant. IRCAD Lebanon broadcasts the live operations performed during the educational courses held at IRCAD France.
Kigali - Rwanda
Rwanda was chosen to be the home to IRCAD Africa. Its objective is to become the largest African center in training and research, and to promote education in minimally invasive surgery.
Wuxi - Chine
A brand-new research and training center will open in partnership with the South Korean conglomerate SK Group, within a gigantic high-tech hospital complex made up of 3 hospitals, exclusively dedicated to minimally invasive surgery.
Charlotte - North America
An exciting new addition to the IRCAD-IWC global network, the US center of excellence will be built in Charlotte, North Carolina. In partnership with Atrium Health, it will be located in The Pearl Innovation District, which is designed to be a hub for research, innovation, development, education and entrepreneurship. Anticipated location launch is in 2025.
IRCAD North America
Indore - India
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.
A notable advantage lies in its attainment of government approval for a “fourth dimension education,” facilitating the active participation of IRCAD graduates in the surgical theaters of Indore University Hospital.
IRCAD India