Surgery News: 19 Pound Baby Born By C-Section

A 19 pound baby was born in Indonesia on September 11th.  Due to his extreme size, he was delivered via Caesarian Section, commonly known as a C-section.  The reports indicate that his birth was complicated, as the procedure took 40 minutes, which is significantly longer than a standard surgical birth.

The baby, named Akbar, which means "the great" in Arabic, appears healthy in every way.  He has become a minor tourist attraction, with dozens of people visiting him while he remained in the hospital.  

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