The Operating Room X (OR-X) is an open-access center for surgical research and training. As a national research infrastructure, OR-X combines a highly realistic surgical environment with cutting-edge technology. At the heart of OR-X is a fully equipped operating room, designed for tomorrow's surgical research and training.
More about OR-XFor Surgical Excellence
For Surgical Excellence
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OR-X enables surgical training of the highest quality for the industry and hospitals.
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EXPLORE SURGICAL TRAININGOR-X FOR TRAININGOR-X enables surgical training of the highest quality for the industry and hospitals. -
EXPLORE TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCHOR-X FOR RESEARCHOR-X offers a state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure for your research lab and product validation.
What makes OR-X different?
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Core FacilitiesCore Facilities: Inventing surgical technologies
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Surgical TrainingSurgical Training: Improving the performance of surgeons
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EquipmentEquipment: Use of AI, AR and robotics
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Translational ResearchTranslational Research: Benefits for surgeons and patients
OR-X – for Surgical Excellence
Our mission is to improve tomorrow's surgery by creating and implementing innovative and disruptive technologies that transform the standard of care and ultimately benefit patients.
A word from the initiator
Today, most surgical research and education takes place in a real operating room. Practical skills are taught on patients. As a technologically advanced research and education infrastructure, OR-X is an ideal environment for surgical training using real instruments and the latest surgical technologies, without compromising patient care. It is also a platform for developing surgical innovations that can be quickly and safely translated into clinical practice.
Facts and figures
- 814 0 Surgical data in gigabytes
- 458 0 Trained medical professionals
- 91 0 R&D experiments
News & Events
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News17.12.202408:00Shaping Surgical Research: Insights from Prof. Fürnstahl
Our co-founder shares how the OR-X became a place for groundbreaking research in its first year. From revolutionary surgical robotics to digital twin technology, explore the milestones that are redefining the future of surgery.
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News07.11.202408:00Thomas Huggler Discusses A Year of Successful Partnerships
Our co-founder shares his highlights from the partnerships and collaborations that contributed to a successful first year of the OR-X.
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News Press releases26.11.202408:00Expansion of Resident Doctor Courses by 2025
Starting next year, all orthopedic residents in the Canton of Zurich will have access to the resident courses at the OR-X, enhancing their skills with modern technology and expert guidance. Discover our course programm and sign up.