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Massive 4.65kg Fibroid Removed in Bengaluru Surgery
22 Aug
Summary
- Doctors removed a 4.65kg uterine fibroid, heavier than a newborn.
- The rare parasitic fibroid had an unusual blood supply from the omentum.
- Complex surgery highlights rising trend of gynecological issues in young women.
A team of surgeons in Bengaluru has successfully removed a colossal 4.65-kilogram uterine fibroid from a 28-year-old woman, a tumor exceeding the weight of a newborn. The complex laparoscopic surgery utilized specialized techniques to extract the massive growth through small incisions, preserving the patient's uterus.
The fibroid, undetected for years, had developed into a rare parasitic mass with an unusual blood supply from the omentum. Its proximity to vital pelvic structures made the procedure particularly high-risk, with published complication rates for similar cases approaching 19%.
Doctors spent six weeks stabilizing the patient before the operation, carefully ligating blood vessels and reconstructing the uterine wall. The patient is now recovering well, reporting significant relief from her symptoms.
This case also draws attention to a concerning trend of complex gynecological issues increasingly affecting young women, a pattern supported by global data showing rising fibroid incidence from adolescence onwards, emphasizing the need for proactive preventive care.
