𝘎𝘌𝘔 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭'𝘴 𝘚𝘊𝘖𝘗𝘌2025 - 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦

Chennai, 31st May 2025: The Department of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Gastroenterology at GEM Hospital (pioneers in minimally invasive surgery - laparoscopic & robotic surgeries) Chennai, proudly hosted SCOPE2025, a three-day international conference focused on the latest innovations in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy. SCOPE2025 is officially endorsed by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology - Tamil Nadu Chapter and the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI).

(L to R) Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital; Dr. Palanivelu, Founder & Chairman, GEM Hospitals; Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Ex-Chief Scientist - WHO, Chair Person, MSS Research Foundation; Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan, MLA-Thousand Lights Constituency; Dr. R. Vinoth Kuinar, Surgeon; Dr.Asokan, Medical Director, GEM Hospital

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Ex-Chief Scientist - WHO, Chair person MSS Research Foundation was the Chief Guest and Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan, MLA-Thousand Lights, Chennai was the Guest of Honour for the occasion. Padma Vibushan Dr. Nagi Reddy was felicitated with the "GEM Life Time" award during the program.

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The conference, held at ITC Graad Chola, has drawn over 700 delegates from across the country and more than 40 leading faculties from around the world. Led by Dr. R. Vinoth Kuinar, D.M, a distinguished expert in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, the conference had witnessed live demonstrations of complex endoscopic procedures transmitted from the state-of-the-art endoscopy suites at GEM Hospital, Chennai.

The conference featured participation from pioneers in the field from Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, who shared cutting-edge innovations and real-world experiences in managing complex Gl diseases using minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

GEM Hospital, founded by globally acclaimed laparoscopic surgeon Dr. C. Palanivelu, continues to uphold its legacy of excellence in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeries and advanced endoscopic interventions.

Dr. Palanivelu, Founder & Chairman, GEM Hospitals said "At GEM Hospital, we have always believed in leading from the front and with SCOPE2025, we are taking that mission further creating a new learning experience that brings intelligence, knowledge, and emotional understanding together for the benefit of patients everywhere." - Dr. S Asokan, CEO, GEM Hospital Chennai commented, "SCOPE2025 is not just about showcasing techniques-it is about shaping the future of endoscopy by integrating clinical expertise, technological advancement, and emotional learning. We are committed to training the next generation of endoscopists to not only master the procedures but to develop the empathy and judgment that define great clinicians."

"This conference exemplifies global collaboration at its finest. The integration of international faculty with Indian expertise fosters a fertile ground for new ideas and breakthroughs," stated Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital Chennai. "The learning here was focused towards more patient-centered and outcome-driven care. The unique educational format of SCOPE2025 emphasizes hands-on learning, emotional intelligence, and decision-making - an approach that has resonated deeply with attendees."

SCOPE2025 showcased India's growing role on the global gastroenterology stage.

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