Hadassah has opened Israel’s first simulation centre for computer-guided surgeries in its hospital in Ein Karem. The centre is the result of a collaboration bringing together industry, academia and clinicians, and will be used to test new technologies and train surgeons in all types of procedures.

The use of computers in surgery allows for greater accuracy and enables surgeons to carry out complicated procedures through smaller incisions, thereby reducing recovery times.

A world leader in the field, Hadassah performed the first ever computer guided hip replacement three years ago.

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Hadassah Medical Organisation: The Hadassah Medical Organisation is an academic centre that consists of two hospitals and five academic medical schools in Jerusalem, Israel. A world-class university medical institution, it has achieved a global reputation for excellence in healing, teaching, research and outreach. It is distinguished by its innovative approach to complex medical problems and the cooperative efforts of its medical and research teams.

For more information, please contact Dr Henri Stellman, Executive Director, Hadassah Medical Relief Association UK, see details above.