Honours emerging leaders in digestive health
The 22nd edition of the Mumbai LIVE Endoscopy Course, hosted by Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, marking the beginning of three days of cutting-edge knowledge-sharing, innovation, and hands-on learning in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy.
A gathering of more than 1200 gastroenterologists from India and from 15 countries, this conference was conceived by leading GI Endoscopist, Dr Amit Maydeo, Chairman of Gastrosciences of the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.
The 22nd Mumbai LIVE Endoscopy Course 2025 featured 14 hours of LIVE endoscopy demonstrations, 24 Endoscopy Update Lectures, three Mumbai LIVE Orations, and eight focussed breakfast Sessions. Highlights also included the ‘Kaun Banega Endoscopist’ video contest and Chai Pe Charcha breakout sessions. The event began with a Pre-conference workshop on IEE, EMR, and ESD, and covered key topics like AI-assisted colonoscopy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, endohepatology, and third-space endoscopy.
Dr Tarang Gianchandani, Group CEO, Sir HN Reliance Foundation and Reliance Foundation HealthCare Initiatives, said, “We are proud to support platforms like Mumbai LIVE Endoscopy that empower clinical excellence and medical education globally. The hospital is at the forefront of advancing technologically driven and AI-driven treatment protocols for patients from all sections of society. Robotic technology and the power of 5g will make that happen sooner than we know. The future is not far when with robotic technology , skilled experts like Dr. Amit Maydeo will be able to do endoscopy with power of 5G in the remotest part of the country from 5G enabled hospital Sir HN Reliance Foundation hospital."
Fadnavis presented awards to the next-generation GI Endoscopy leaders from India in the ‘Mumbai LIVE Emerald Awards’function. These awardees were selected by a jury consisting of senior GI Endoscopists of the country.
“The 22nd Mumbai LIVE Endoscopy Course is a remarkable event, and I commend Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital for hosting this prestigious gathering. It is inspiring to witness the confluence of global expertise and technological innovation in Mumbai. This is a reflection of the progressive vision we hold for Maharashtra and our nation,” said Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, during his inaugural speech.
