🩺 1. About the Hospital

The Institute of Liver & Digestive Sciences (ILDS) is Manipur’s first super-specialty hospital dedicated entirely to liver, gastroenterology, and digestive diseases.
Located strategically along Tiddim Road in Imphal West, ILDS brings advanced, tertiary-level care for liver and digestive disorders — previously unavailable in the Northeast region.
The hospital focuses on “Precision, Compassion, and Innovation”, offering both diagnostic and interventional services for complex gastrointestinal and hepatic cases.

(Sources: The Sangai Express, E-Pao.net)

🏗️ 2. Infrastructure & Capacity

• Total Capacity: Approx. 100 beds, including specialised ICU and endoscopy recovery units.

• Dedicated Liver & GI ICU: 15 beds.

• Endoscopy Centre: Advanced unit with Olympus AI-enabled endoscopy system.

• Operation Theatres: Modular setup for endoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries.

• Campus Location: Kwakeithel Heinoukhongnembi, near Tiddim Road, easily accessible from Imphal City.

• Emergency Department: 24×7 with critical care support.

(Sources: E-Pao.net)

🧬 3. Departments & Specialties

ILDS is focused on advanced gastroenterology, hepatology, and related sciences.

• Department of Gastroenterology – Diagnosis and treatment of stomach, intestine, and digestive tract diseases.

• Department of Hepatology – Management of liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure.

• Department of Advanced Endoscopy – Therapeutic endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS, AI-assisted screening).

• Liver Surgery & Transplant Unit – Performs complex hepatic and biliary surgeries.

• Digestive Oncology Division – Focused on cancers of the GI tract, pancreas, and liver.

• Nutrition & Dietetics – Specialized dietary management for liver and digestive patients.

(Sources: E-Pao.net)

⚙️ 4. Diagnostic & Support Facilities

• Advanced Endoscopy Unit – ERCP, EUS, Capsule Endoscopy, Enteroscopy.

• Radiology – Ultrasound, CT Scan, and imaging for liver diagnostics.

• Pathology & Laboratory – Liver function tests, gastrointestinal panels, viral markers.

• Pharmacy – In-house medical store for prescribed treatments.

• ICU & HDU Units – Critical care management for liver and post-operative cases.

• Ambulance & Emergency Response – 24×7 service with transport ventilators.

(Sources: The Sangai Express)

🧑‍⚕️ 5. Doctors & Clinical Team

ILDS employs a multidisciplinary team of specialists led by experienced gastroenterologists and hepatologists.
Consultants have performed several first-in-region procedures for the Northeast, including advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive liver surgeries.
Doctors are supported by trained nursing, ICU, and technical staff with certifications in critical care and endoscopy.

(Source: E-Pao.net)

🏆 6. Accreditation & Recognition

• Accredited by Olympus India as the “Centre of Excellence in Endoscopy” — the first in Northeast India.

• Recognised by state health authorities for introducing advanced gastro-liver technology in Manipur.

• Highlighted by media (The Sangai Express, E-Pao) for medical innovation and training initiatives.

(Sources: The Sangai Express)

📈 7. Ranking & Performance

• Recognised as Manipur’s first super-specialty gastro-liver institute (2024).

• Frequently ranked in Top Specialty Hospitals of Imphal lists (2025).

• Praised for high-success rates in complex digestive and endoscopic procedures.

• Continues to expand into research and training in hepatology and GI medicine.

(Sources: E-Pao.net)