R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, DEC 17
Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, a leading multi-specialty healthcare institution, has on Wednesday inaugurated the Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, a dedicated centre of excellence aimed at delivering coordinated, evidence-based care for gastrointestinal and liver diseases, alongside preventive and lifestyle-oriented interventions for patients across all age groups.
The newly launched institute brings together a highly experienced team of gastroenterologists, interventional endoscopists and digestive health specialists. It is equipped with state-of-the-art flexible endoscopy systems for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for bile and pancreatic duct disorders, and narrow-band imaging. These technologies enable precision-guided, minimally invasive interventions, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- New centre of excellence launched with advanced endoscopy and multidisciplinary digestive care
- Evidence-based treatment, prevention and lifestyle interventions to tackle rising GI disorders
- Institute addresses the reality that 70% Indians face digestive issues, yet many delay care
- Expert-led facility focuses on early diagnosis, minimally invasive procedures and long-term management
Digestive health disorders remain among the most common yet under-addressed medical concerns in India. Nearly 70% of the population experiences symptoms such as acidity, bloating, constipation or indigestion, but fewer than half seek timely medical attention. Experts attribute this growing burden to changing dietary habits, increased intake of ultra-processed foods, irregular meal patterns, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyles and poor sleep hygiene. Alarmingly, conditions such as functional bowel disorders and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are now being seen at younger ages.
Established in response to these trends, the Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences adopts a multidisciplinary clinical model, integrating medical gastroenterology, advanced endoscopy, surgical gastroenterology and hepatology. This approach is further strengthened by preventive care strategies, personalised nutrition counselling and structured patient education programmes aimed at long-term disease management.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said, “Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences reflects our continued investment in centres of excellence that respond to real-world health challenges. By combining clinical expertise with preventive care, we aim to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients living with digestive disorders.”
A team of 32 specialists combining all deopartments of Digestive Sciences and give a top-class patriet-centric personalsed solution to the patients in all the three Kauvery Hospitals – Vadapalani, Alwarpet and Radial Road, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj added.
Dr. Pandurangan Basumani, Senior Consultant Interventional Gastroenterologist and Director, Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, noted, “Digestive disorders are no longer isolated clinical problems; they reflect broader lifestyle and public health challenges. Our focus is on building a system that prioritises early diagnosis, evidence-based intervention and long-term disease management. The Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences is designed to deliver structured, coordinated care that addresses both the medical and lifestyle dimensions of digestive health.”
Replying to queries, Dr Pandurangan Basumani said, early diagnosis and treatment is vital for Gastrointestinal and Digestice related diseaes. Team memebers of KIDS are experienced and manoeuvering skill in their field of specialisation to treat the patients with care and compassion, he added.
Highlighting shifting disease patterns, Dr. T. K. Anand, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist, Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, said, “We are increasingly seeing gastrointestinal conditions present at younger ages, driven by lifestyle stressors and delayed care. Effective digestive healthcare today must go beyond symptom relief and focus on sustained lifestyle modification, preventive screening and timely intervention.”
With the launch of the Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani further strengthens its commitment to ethical, structured and evidence-driven healthcare, addressing one of India’s most prevalent yet often overlooked health challenges through comprehensive digestive and liver care.
