Maharashtra CM Inaugurates One of the Largest Global GI Endoscopy Conclaves in Mumbai, Honours Emerging Leaders in Digestive Health
Conceptualized by Padmashri Dr Amit Maydeo, this year’s theme, "From Fibreoptics to Robotics," pays homage to six decades of evolution in GI endoscopy
The 22nd edition of the Mumbai LIVE Endoscopy Course, hosted by Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, was inaugurated by the state’s CM 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.
Speaking at the function, Dr Amit Maydeo said, “Diseases of the Digestive system are on the exponential rise in the world and with the new GI Endoscopic treatment modalities, many can now be cured without the need for surgery. Using advanced technology, even cancers can now be detected in the very early stage and many illnesses can be cured using minimally invasive techniques.”
The 22nd Mumbai LIVE Endoscopy Course 2025 will feature 14 hours of LIVE endoscopy demonstrations, 24 Endoscopy Update Lectures, 3 Mumbai LIVE Orations, and 8 focused 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 on a global stage. The hospital is at the forefront of advancing technologically driven and AI driven treatment protocols for patients from all sections of the society. Robotic technology and power of 5g will make that happen sooner than we know. 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 .”
Hon Chief Minister, Shri Devendra 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 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 Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, during his inaugural speech.
Dr Amit Maydeo, the brainchild and chairman of this unprecedented event concluded that GI Endoscopy had come a long way over the past 70 years and was happy that India has been the leader in this phenomenal path of progress.