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Professor Jacques Marescaux honored at the SRS Annual Congress

During the Awards Gala Dinner of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) Annual Congress, Professor Jacques Marescaux was presented with the "Edson Bueno Healthcare Humanitarian and Visionary" Award. This recognition from the global robotic surgery community is also a tribute to the entire IRCAD team, which has been working for more than 30 years to democratize minimally invasive surgery around the world.

IRCAD was especially proud to see another distinction awarded to the IRCAD Family, with the "SRS Surgical Education Visionary and Humanitarian" Award presented to Mr. Henrique Prata. A true medical entrepreneur, he built in Barretos one of the leading cancer hospitals in Latin America, providing free treatment to the most underprivileged patients in Brazil.

There is no doubt that these awards were truly well deserved. Congratulations!

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Still planning your training for 2026? There is still time to join us at IRCAD!

A limited number of seats are still available in selected courses across multiple specialties:
•Anesthesia (2 courses)
• Bariatric surgery (2 courses)
• GI endoscopy (2 courses)
• Gynecologic and oncologic surgery (3 courses)
• Hernia repair surgery (1 course)
• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery (1 course)
• Urologic surgery (3 courses)

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(Please note that our 2027 course calendar is coming soon

Operation Lindbergh takes center stage at SRS Annual Congress

Telesurgery was the defining topic at this year’s Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) Annual Congress in Miami. Over 25 years after Operation Lindbergh made history as the world’s first transatlantic telesurgery, its legacy anchored keynotes and panels throughout the four-day event, highlighting how remote care can drive healthcare equity in emerging nations. A proud milestone moment for IRCAD and Prof. Jacques Marescaux!

The IRCAD booth highlighted our global network, uniting teams worldwide to advance education, research, and innovation in robotic surgery.

Congratulations to Congress President Dr. Eduardo Parra Davila, SRS Executive Director Dr. Vipul Patel, and the organizing team for an outstanding event!

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Two pioneers with more than three decades of commitment 🏆
Professor Barry Salky and Professor Bill Heald have been part of the IRCAD Family for over 30 years, contributing their expertise, passion, and vision to the training of thousands of surgeons worldwide.

To recognize their remarkable dedication and invaluable contribution to IRCAD's mission, Professor Jacques Marescaux presented them with a special award during our latest colorectal surgery course.

Our last course before the summer break: the image-guided surgery course! ⬇️

For 3 days, 29 participants enhanced their skills through a combination of theoretical lectures and hands-on workshops, gaining practical experience in intraoperative ultrasound navigation for liver resection and thermoablation.

We wish everyone a wonderful summer and look forward to welcoming you back for more courses soon!

🎙️ Interview of the Month: Professor Jacques Marescaux
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Professor Jacques Marescaux discusses how AI, robotic surgery, and telesurgery are profoundly transforming healthcare. He reflects on how these major technological breakthroughs are driving ultra-early diagnosis, minimally invasive natural or***ce procedures, and highly precise 3D-guided tumor treatments.

He highlights how IRCAD's international network and industrial partnerships are crucial to scaling these "useful" innovations globally. For Professor Marescaux, the ultimate responsibility lies in acting as an "excubator", rapidly turning complex ideas into operational, life-changing solutions for patients worldwide.

🌍 See you at !
The IRCAD International Network will be at to showcase its global ecosystem dedicated to training, research and innovation in robotic surgery.

Come meet our teams from various IRCAD institutes and explore new opportunities to shape the future of surgery together.

➡️ Booth 808 in the exhibition hall



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Monthly focus on laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robot-assisted bariatric surgery
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Our latest monthly focus explores the cutting edge of , from standard to innovative endoscopic and robot-assisted approaches. This focus highlights advanced metabolic frameworks for treating type 2 diabetes, essential tips and tricks for complex reconstructions, and techniques for managing postoperative complications.

Featuring expert IRCAD lectures, live educational procedures, and step-by-step videos on everything from sleeve gastrectomies to , these resources provide evidence-based insights to help refine your bariatric and upper GI surgery skills.

During our latest general surgery course, Professor Paolo Miccoli was presented with the JMX Honorary Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to endocrine surgery and surgical education.

A true pioneer in the field, Professor Miccoli has taught in every IRCAD course since 1994, inspiring generations of surgeons worldwide through both his expertise and the development of the Miccoli technique in minimally invasive thyroid surgery.

Congratulations and thank you to an exceptional surgeon, educator, and long-standing friend of IRCAD.