In an extraordinary medical achievement, military surgeons in Sri Lanka have successfully removed the world’s largest and heaviest bladder stone from a patient. Weighing a staggering 3.1 kilograms (6.8 pounds), the massive mass was several times heavier than previous record-holders and roughly equal to the weight of an average newborn baby.
Key Highlights
- Surgeons in Sri Lanka extracted a record-breaking 3.1kg bladder stone from a 62-year-old patient.
- The stone measured over 13 centimeters (5.2 inches) in length, setting a new global benchmark.
- Guinness World Records officially recognized the stone as both the heaviest and largest ever recorded.
The complex surgical operation was performed at the Colombo Army Hospital by a specialized medical team. The patient, a retired soldier, had been experiencing severe abdominal pain prior to the life-saving procedure.
Bladder stones form when minerals in concentrated urine crystallize and accumulate over time. While most stones remain relatively small and are either passed naturally or treated with minor interventions, a stone of this magnitude is extremely rare and presents significant medical risks.
Medical authorities confirmed that the patient withstood the surgery well and is currently making a steady recovery.