In a rare and record-setting medical feat, Dr. Neeraj Kumar Agarwal, leading urologist at Neeraj Lifecare & Stone Centre, Bareilly, successfully removed a massive 5.6 cm urethral stone, marking what is believed to be the largest urethral calculus ever extracted in India.
This complex procedure has drawn national attention for its surgical precision and for highlighting Bareilly as an emerging center for advanced urological care.
The patient, a middle-aged male, had been suffering from intense lower abdominal pain, urinary blockage, and discomfort for several days. Diagnostic imaging revealed a rare condition: a giant stone lodged in the urethra, which typically carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
“It’s extremely uncommon to find a urethral stone of this size. Most stones this large are found in the bladder or kidneys,” said Dr. Agarwal. “This one was blocking the urinary passage entirely.”
Using advanced endoscopic techniques, Dr. Agarwal and his team successfully removed the 5.6 cm stone without any open surgery, ensuring minimal pain, faster recovery, and zero complications.
The patient was discharged after a short hospital stay and has since made a full recovery.
This landmark surgery reinforces Neeraj Lifecare & Stone Centre’s reputation as a leader in advanced urological treatment in North India.
- First center in the region equipped with Holmium laser technology
- Over 15,000 successful stone-related procedures performed
- Recognized for high-complexity pediatric and adult urology cases
The case is being submitted to medical journals and record authorities for documentation as the largest urethral stone removal in India.
“We hope this achievement inspires confidence in regional healthcare,” Dr. Agarwal stated. “With the right expertise and technology, world-class outcomes are possible even outside metro cities.”
This surgery is more than a medical milestone — it is a symbol of hope, innovation, and the growing strength of specialized care in smaller Indian cities.
