Record‑Breaking Brain Tumor Brought Down in a Marathon Surgery
Meet Santlal Pal – 31‑Year‑Old Shopkeeper Who Carried a Two‑Kilo Brain‑Heavyweight
On Feb 14, Santlal headed to Mumbai’s BYL Nair Hospital for what turned into a historic 7‑hour lobotomy adventure.
What the Doctors Saw
- The Tumor: Almost 2 kg of “brain‑fart” – so huge it looked like a double‑header on a head.
- Operation Length: 7 glorious hours of brain‑slicing.
- Blood Required: 11 units – because what good is a two‑kilogram tumor if the blood isn’t flowing?
Hospital Surgeon Says It’s the Heaviest Ever
Trimurti Nadkarni, the head of neurosurgery, told AFP:
“It was an absolutely daunting and complex surgery. After the patient regained consciousness, we discovered that this was the world’s heaviest tumor ever reported.”
Why the Weight Matters
Large tumors can compress brain tissue, but weight is rare – most tumors weigh only a few grams. This 2‑kg miracle is practically a heavyweight champion.
What’s Next for Santlal?
He’s on the recovery corner, surrounded by families, doctors, and a whole lot of hope. The medical team is mapping out his road to a full recovery.
Surgeons conquer the heaviest brain tumor in history
In the OR, it felt like a Sunday‑night showdown – the stage set, the patient, Santlal Pal, and a freaky 1.87‑kilogram monster living chilling right inside his skull. About four pounds of “brain tissue” pulled out in one clean slash.
After the “Great Pull”
Dr. Nadkarni shared with a breath of relief, “It was a rare operation and the patient has survived.” He added that Santlal, who before the surgery could barely see, might now notice a bit more of the world.
Somber to Sunny
Post‑op, Santlal is walking again, eating like a regular human, and checking his balance—no prior case of this scale had managed such a comeback.
A New Dawn for the Hospital
The facility noted the previous record of a successfully removed tumour that survived the procedure was 1.4 kilos. With the 1.87‑kilo beast out the way, the team’s accomplishments shine brighter than ever.
