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Last week UZ Leuven used the brand new RAD-technique to irradiate a patient with breast cancer. RAD combines the advantages of two existing radiation techniques. This further protects the healthy tissue surrounding the tumour and reduces the treatment time.

With an investment in 4 new surgical robots, including an innovatieve single-arm robot, UZ Leuven is fully embracing robotic surgery. As a university hospital and largest training centre, UZ Leuven will extend the latest robotic technologies to just about all surgical disciplines.

Leuven cardiologists have for the first time implanted a new type of mini pacemaker applicable for almost anyone who needs a pacemaker.

39th International Wintersymposium

39th International Wintersymposium