Abdominal cavity examinations can be complex and expensive. This means they are often highly inaccessible for many people. OUI Medical was founded by Dr. Adarsh Patil in 2023 with a singular vision: to revolutionize the way abdominal examinations are conducted. Driven by a passion for innovation and a dedication to excellence, his team has set out to develop a solution that addresses the challenges of traditional diagnostic methods.

The current standard involves laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, sometimes referred to as keyhole surgery, as it uses a small incision to gain access to the body. There are currently estimated to be more than 14 million laparoscopic procedures performed annually worldwide, with this number anticipated to grow significantly in the years ahead.

Despite this projected growth, the need for general anesthesia in current abdominal procedures makes this a resource intensive operation, placing a burden on healthcare systems. Pressures on Medicare spending, and a lack of access to surgical facilities in many countries, mean there is a strong need for innovation in this space.

OUI Medical is pushing the boundaries of medical technology to create products that are not only effective but also accessible and user-friendly. Their initial product, the P-Scope, can be used with a local anesthetic administered, making abdominal diagnostic procedures more efficient, less invasive, and more affordable.

From his home base of Bangalore, India, Adarsh has networked to build an engaged team, including a fantastic group of advisors, and truly leverage the ecosystem to help bring the product to market. He is proving that distance should not be a barrier to bringing great innovation to market. If you want to learn more about how this game changing technology could localize access for billions of people, tune in so you can be inspired and informed.