The Body Is Always in Beta | Dr. Muralidhar S Kathalagiri | TEDxMVJCE

A talk by Dr. Muralidhar S. Kathalagiri, a senior surgical gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience, given at TEDxMVJCE 2026 under the theme "AVAYA – The Living Continuum". The title frames the body as something that is always in beta, a idea of continual change and adaptation. The talk is part of a day of ten speakers and two performances organized by a local community under the TED conference format. The speaker works in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, treating conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, intestines and abdominal wall with laparoscopic techniques. The video is presented by searchvideo.org and embedded from TEDx Talks.

• Speaker: Dr. Muralidhar S. Kathalagiri, surgical gastroenterologist
• Event: TEDxMVJCE 2026, theme AVAYA – The Living Continuum
• Topic: the body as a system that is always changing
• Focus area: minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery

TEDxMVJCE 2026, themed AVAYA – The Living Continuum, brought together 10 inspiring speakers and 2 captivating performances for a day filled with ideas, stories, and perspectives that stayed with us long after the event. From technology and innovation to personal journeys, creative expression, and everything in between, each talk offered a fresh way of looking at the world around us. With students, faculty, alumni, and guests coming together under one roof, AVAYA celebrated the connections between ideas, experiences, and people. Every talk, performance, and interaction added to the spirit of the day, reminding us that ideas are never isolated; they continue to evolve, inspire, and create impact through the people who share them. Relive the moments, conversations, and inspiration that made AVAYA – TEDxMVJCE 2026 a celebration of Ideas Worth Spreading. Dr. Muralidhar S. Kathalagiri is a senior surgical gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of gastrointestinal conditions. He specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery and treats conditions involving the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, intestines and abdominal wall using advanced laparoscopic and modern surgical techniques. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx