Paris: The French Academy of Surgery has recently elected Professor Brahim Lekehal, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Rabat and President of the Advisory Council on Organ and Human Tissue Transplantation, as an associate member of this prestigious institution.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, a renowned vascular surgeon, Lekehal joins a particularly select circle of Moroccan physicians who have attained this academic status, reflecting the international recognition of his career, expertise, and commitment to the development of surgery, according to a statement.

Professor Lekehal stands out for an exceptional career marked by a major contribution to the development and structuring of vascular surgery in Morocco. Through his constant commitment to innovation, the training of young surgeons, and the improvement of practices, he has greatly helped bring this specialty up to international standards.

His contribution is also notable in the field of kidney transplantation, where his expertis
e in vascular surgery has been a key driver in the success of increasingly complex procedures and in strengthening transplant programs in Morocco.

This election honors not only Lekehal, but also the entire Moroccan medical community, illustrating its influence and growing contribution to surgical excellence at the international level, according to the same source.

Founded on December 18, 1731, the French Academy of Surgery is dedicated to preserving the history of surgery. It serves both as a privileged witness to its evolution and as a guarantor of its ethical principles.

The Academy also plays a major role in the rigorous assessment of technical advances in surgery and contributes to defining best practices, issuing recommendations regarding professional conditions, as well as the training and recruitment of surgeons.