Visakhapatnam, May 21: Doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital successfully removed five giant bladder stones, each nearly the size of a hen’s egg, from a 50-year-old man who had been suffering from severe urinary problems for several years.
Sharing details of the case, Dr. Sandeep Maheswara Reddy Kallam, Consultant Urologist, Laparoscopic Uro-Oncologist and Andrologist, said the patient approached the hospital with complaints of lower abdominal pain, burning sensation during urination, difficulty in passing urine, frequent urination, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Diagnostic investigations, including scanning and other tests, revealed the presence of multiple massive stones in the urinary bladder. While bladder and kidney stones are commonly seen in routine practice, the unusually large size of the stones in this patient came as a surprise to the medical team, he said.
Considering the size and number of the stones, the doctors carefully planned a specialized surgical procedure. All five stones were successfully removed, providing immediate relief to the patient. Following the surgery, the patient recovered well and returned to normal condition. Doctors said he would now be able to pass urine without difficulty.
Dr. Sandeep explained that bladder stones are commonly caused by urinary obstruction, incomplete emptying of the bladder, recurrent infections, and enlargement of the prostate gland. If left untreated, such conditions may lead to repeated infections, bleeding, complete blockage of urine flow, bladder damage, and even kidney complications.
He advised people experiencing symptoms such as pain during urination, blood in urine, recurrent urinary infections, or difficulty in passing urine to consult a urologist without delay.
The successful surgery once again highlighted the advanced urology services and expert medical team available at KIMS ICON Hospital. Doctors also advised the patient to maintain adequate hydration, follow dietary precautions, and undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent recurrence of stones in the future.