Dr M in hospital for minor surgery

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) Tuesday morning for a minor surgery to remove nasal polyps.

The medical team led by Prof Dr Abdullah Sani Mohamed (Consultant ENT Surgeon PPUKM), Prof Datuk BS Gendeh (Consultant ENT Surgeon PPUKM), Prof Joanna Ooi (Consultant Anaesthesiologist, PPUKM) and Datul Dr Hassan Mohamad Ariff (Consultant Anaesthesiologist, IJN) performed an hour-long surgery beginning 9.30am.

The former Prime Minister is currently under observation in the normal ward, according to a statement by his aide Sufi Yusoff.

He is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days.

Visitation is currently limited to family members.