Christofias’gallbladder removed

HOUSE President and AKEL leader Demetris Christofias yesterday underwent a successful operation at Nicosia General Hospital to remove his gallbladder.

He was admitted yesterday morning to undergo the scheduled operation, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and is due to be discharged today, a hospital source told the Sunday Mail .

“The operation has been successful,”the source said. The surgery lasted for an hour ad a half.

The House President will rest for a few days before returning to work.

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