Chennai, November 03, 2025: SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, a leading multispecialty hospital in the city, has launched the SRM Prime Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, an exclusive centre featuring South India’s most advanced endoscopy unit to offers comprehensive gastroenterology services and precision-driven digestive care for patients across all age groups.

Tamil film actor R. Parthiban inaugurated the institute in the presence of Mr. P. Siva, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Arulprakash, Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dr. Tharun J George, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, Chennai.

Led by a team of expert gastroenterologists, the newly launched institute features cutting-edge equipment such as the Arietta 750 and EP-8000 endoscopic ultrasound systems, offering high-resolution imaging with the Olympus X1 platform. These advanced systems enable precision-guided, minimally invasive procedures for gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The introduction of the Slim Therapeutic Endoscope EG-840TP further enhances procedural manoeuvrability, ensuring accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and faster recovery.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P. Siva said: “At SRM Prime Hospital, our vision is to deliver comprehensive digestive care under one roof—combining world-class technology with a highly skilled team of gastroenterologists and trained nursing staff. With this new institute, we reinforce our position as a centre of excellence in gastroenterology. From advanced imaging and minimally invasive procedures to 24/7 emergency care for GI bleeds and foreign body removals, we remain committed to providing precise, high-quality, and patient-friendly digestive care that meets global standards.”

Dr. Arulprakash added: “The institute offers complete gastroenterology and liver care, addressing diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver. Our state-of-the-art endoscopy suites ensure safe and painless procedures using gentle sedation, performed by expert gastroenterologists. We specialise in advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic treatments that eliminate the need for major surgeries and enable faster recovery. Our advanced endoscopic ultrasound, the first of its kind in Tamil Nadu, enables detailed imaging and targeted interventions for complex pancreatic and biliary conditions. Our team also specialises in small bowel endoscopy and GERD endoscopic treatment. Using cutting-edge technology, we are equipped to detect early GI cancers and perform non-surgical removals through advanced techniques such as ESD, EMR, and EFTRD.”

The SRM Prime Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases provides advanced, minimally invasive solutions for digestive health—including early gut cancer treatment, swallowing therapy, acid reflux management, and advanced ERCP & Endoscopic Ultrasound–guided interventions for liver and pancreas disorders. It is equipped for the treatment of bile duct and pancreatic stones using advanced cholangioscopy and laser stone fragmentation. The institute also offers bariatric endoscopy options such as Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and Intragastric Balloon therapy for obese patients.

SRM Prime houses a range of specialised clinics, including the Acid Reflux Clinic, Constipation & GI Motility Clinic, Pancreas Clinic, Liver Clinic, Obesity & Metabolic Endoscopy Clinic, and the IBD (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis) Clinic. The institute provides 24/7 gastrointestinal emergency and critical care, handling urgent cases such as GI bleeding, foreign body removal, acute pancreatitis, and liver-related emergencies—ensuring rapid, expert intervention whenever needed.