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

Created in 1994 by Pr 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

Created 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, research, and technology transfer throughout Africa.

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

Anticipated to open in 2025, IRCAD North America is an exciting new addition to the IRCAD family. Built in Charlotte, North Carolina, it will be located in The Pearl Innovation District, which is designed to be a hub for research, innovation, development, education and entrepreneurship.

Lukang - Taïwan

In 2008, under the leadership of President Min-Ho Huang, IRCAD Taiwan was the first Institute to open overseas. It is the largest advanced laparoscopy training center for the Asia-Pacific region, with a building of 5,000 square meters.