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Nelson Mandela undergoes operation to remove gallstones
Source: BBC
15 December 2012 Last updated at 13:30 GMT
Nelson Mandela undergoes operation to remove gallstones
South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, has had an operation to remove gallstones, according to a government statement.
The operation was successful and Mr Mandela is recovering.
Mr Mandela, who is 94, was admitted to hospital last Saturday after suffering a recurrence of a lung infection.
Tests revealed the presence of gallstones and doctors treating Mr Mandela decided to remove them once he had recovered from the infection.
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Nelson Mandela undergoes operation to remove gallstones
South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, has had an operation to remove gallstones, according to a government statement.
The operation was successful and Mr Mandela is recovering.
Mr Mandela, who is 94, was admitted to hospital last Saturday after suffering a recurrence of a lung infection.
Tests revealed the presence of gallstones and doctors treating Mr Mandela decided to remove them once he had recovered from the infection.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20739780
