Brazil’s President Lula to Undergo Second Surgery for Brain Bleed

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.