In a groundbreaking achievement that has placed Indian neurosurgery on the global map, Dr. Saraj Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at AIIMS Patna, successfully removed a record-breaking brain tumor weighing 2.28 kilograms from a 50-year-old male patient. The feat has been officially recognized by the India Book of Records and the World Records India, making it the heaviest brain tumor ever removed surgically.
The marathon surgery, conducted on November 22, 2021, lasted 3 hours and 16 minutes. The tumor, which measured an astounding 9.44 × 9.44 × 5.51 inches, had caused significant distress to the patient. Dr. Singh and his team at AIIMS Patna’s Neurosurgery Department performed the intricate procedure with extreme precision, ensuring the patient’s vital brain structures were preserved.
“This was an extraordinary challenge, both technically and physiologically. The sheer size of the tumor was unlike anything seen in Indian neurosurgical history,” said Dr. Saraj Kumar Singh.
This achievement is not just a personal triumph for Dr. Singh and his team, but also a significant milestone for AIIMS Patna, a rising hub for complex medical procedures in eastern India. The case reinforces the growing capabilities of public sector hospitals in handling rare and high-risk surgeries previously associated with major metro hospitals.
Dr. Singh is also known for inventing the “SarajEndocath”, an innovative device that integrates suction and endoscopic visualization, improving efficiency during pituitary surgeries. His contribution to both clinical excellence and surgical innovation marks a new era in Indian neurosurgical practice.
- India Book of Records recognized the surgery as the heaviest brain tumor ever removed from a living patient.
- World Records India listed it as a world-first based on verified data and clinical evidence.
The patient recovered well post-surgery and continues to undergo rehabilitation. Dr. Singh hopes this achievement will inspire greater investments in neurosurgery training, equipment, and rural outreach, especially in underserved regions like Bihar.
AIIMS Patna has not only broken records—it has set a new standard for what is possible in public health and medical innovation in India.
