Brazilian President Lula to Undergo Second Surgery After Fall
Sao Paulo, Brazil – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled for a second surgical procedure to address bleeding on the surface of his brain, hospital officials announced Wednesday. The minimally invasive procedure,called a middle meningeal artery embolization,is set to take place thursday morning at Sirio-Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo.
This follows a two-hour surgery Lula underwent Tuesday to treat health issues stemming from a fall at his home in late October. The 79-year-old leader was rushed to the hospital overnight and was expected to remain in intensive care for approximately 48 hours following Tuesday’s surgery.
Doctors emphasized that Lula is recovering well and remains lucid. “He underwent physiotherapy, walked and received visits from family members,” the medical team said in a statement. “He spent the day well and is in good condition.”
Lula’s personal physician, Roberto kalil Filho, described the upcoming procedure as “relatively simple” and “low risk,” estimating it would take no more than an hour.”We waited to see that the president was recovering well before deciding to go ahead wiht the procedure,” Kalil Filho told reporters.
Despite the reassuring statements from medical staff, Lula’s recent health challenges have sparked concerns about his well-being.
Doctors anticipate Lula will return to the capital,Brasilia,early next week,with no expected aftereffects from the two procedures.In the meantime, Vice President Geraldo alckmin has been recalled to Brasilia to handle official duties.
Outside the hospital, well-wishers gathered, including one man dressed as Santa Claus holding a sign depicting Lula with the caption “Saúde presidente” – a Portuguese phrase wishing the president good health.
Lula faces Second Surgery After Fall, but Doctors Say Recovery is Going Well
São Paulo, Brazil: Following a fall at his home in late October, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is slated for a second surgical procedure. Dr. Roberto Kalil Filho, Lula’s personal physician, described the upcoming procedure as “relatively simple” and “low risk.”
This minimally invasive surgery, called a middle meningeal artery embolization, aims to address bleeding on the surface of Lula’s brain. The procedure, expected to take less than an hour, is scheduled for Thursday morning at Sirio-Libanes Hospital in São Paulo.
Lula underwent a two-hour surgery on Tuesday to address initial health issues stemming from the fall. Despite the need for a second procedure,doctors emphasize that he is recovering well and remains lucid.
“He underwent physiotherapy,walked and received visits from family members,” the medical team stated. “He spent the day well and is in good condition.”
Lula is expected to return to the capital, Brasilia, early next week. Meanwhile, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin has been called back to Brasilia to handle official duties.
