Successful Course Highlights the Hospital’s and IRCAD Lebanon’s Role in Advancing Surgical Education and Training
Beirut, July 25, 2026 – The second Multi-Visceral Robotic Surgery Course concluded successfully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Hôpital Français du Levant, through IRCAD Lebanon, which is hosted by the hospital. The course brought together a distinguished group of surgeons and experts from Lebanon and France.
The course was supervised by Dr. Antoine Maalouf, President of IRCAD Lebanon and CEO of Hôpital Français du Levant, with the participation of Dr. Luca Theuil from CHU Nîmes University Hospital in France and Dr. Ali Chokr, Director of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Program at IRCAD Lebanon.
The program combined scientific lectures with hands-on training, in addition to the live transmission of robotic surgical procedures from the operating room to the Jacques Marescaux Auditorium, allowing participants to observe the latest techniques and best practices in multi-visceral robotic surgery.
All surgical procedures performed during the course were completed successfully, marking another milestone that reflects the advanced level of robotic surgery training and practice in Lebanon. The achievement also highlights the importance of collaboration between Lebanese and international experts in advancing surgical care.
Dr. Antoine Maalouf stated:
“We are proud of the success of this course and the surgical procedures performed throughout it. This achievement reflects our vision at Hôpital Français du Levant and IRCAD Lebanon to provide an advanced environment that combines high-quality patient care, surgical education, and cutting-edge technology, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes.”
Dr. Ali Chokr added:
“This course demonstrated the importance of integrating surgical expertise, advanced technology, and continuous training. The successful procedures also showcased the high standards achieved by the robotic surgery program at IRCAD Lebanon. We remain committed to providing surgeons in Lebanon and the region with access to the latest knowledge and technologies.”
Through its hosting of IRCAD Lebanon, Hôpital Français du Levant continues to support specialized medical education and facilitate the transfer of international expertise to Lebanon. IRCAD Lebanon is the first IRCAD center in the Middle East and serves as a regional hub for attracting leading international experts while organizing advanced training programs in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
The success of the second Multi-Visceral Robotic Surgery Course represents another significant milestone for Hôpital Français du Levant and IRCAD Lebanon, reaffirming their commitment to advancing surgical education and strengthening Lebanon’s position as a regional center of excellence and innovation in medical care.