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Surgeons Extract Record 3.1kg Bladder Stone
18 Aug
Summary
- A 55-year-old patient had an ostrich egg-sized bladder stone removed.
- The massive stone weighed 3.1kg, comparable to a newborn baby.
- This stone may qualify for a Guinness World Record.
A medical team at Trincomalee District General Hospital in Sri Lanka has achieved a significant surgical feat by removing an exceptionally large bladder stone. The stone, weighing 3.1 kilograms and measuring approximately 17cm, was extracted from a 55-year-old patient. This stone is believed to be one of the largest ever recorded.
The patient was admitted for stroke treatment approximately one month prior to the surgery. During his care, medical professionals observed difficulties with urination, prompting further investigation that revealed the massive bladder stone. Urologist Pragaladhan Balakrishnan led the surgical team in this complex procedure.
Dr. Balakrishnan stated that the removed stone is potentially the largest ever documented. Hospital director Sandamali Samarakoon indicated that the case might qualify for a Guinness World Record. The current record holder, removed in 2003 from Brazil, weighed 1.9kg.
Bladder stones form when minerals in urine crystallize. Common causes include enlarged prostates, urinary blockages, and infections. While small stones may pass naturally, larger ones, particularly those exceeding 4cm, require medical intervention.
