The Brazilian president, Lula da Silva, successfully underwent surgery this Friday at a private hospital in Brasilia to implant a hip prosthesis and correct problems in the head of his femur caused by osteoarthritis that caused him permanent pain.
The surgery on Lula da Silva, who will turn 78 in October, began at noon and lasted around four hours, according to the head of the medical team, Roberto Kalil Filho, who stated that the operation went normally and that Lula “is already awake.” “. and talking, and it feels good.
The doctor added that the Brazilian president took advantage of the hip operation to simultaneously undergo plastic surgery on the eyelids of both eyes, known as blepharoplasty, whose objective is to eliminate excess skin around the eyes and which was also successful.
Kalil Filho said that the presidency did not previously inform about the plastic surgery because it was not fully confirmed that it would be performed.
Lula da Silva, who assumed his third term as head of state of Brazil in January, must remain hospitalized at least until Monday or Tuesday before being discharged, and then must continue his recovery treatment at the Palacio da Silva. Official residence of the presidency in Brasilia.
The Brazilian head of state, who since the middle of last year complained of pain throughout the day that made it difficult for him to move, suffers from osteoarthritis in the head of his right femur, which has caused severe wear and tear. the cartilage that covers the joints.
The Brazilian president was operated on by a team of 20 professionals made up of doctors he trusted, who arrived in Brasilia on Thursday, from São Paulo, to prepare for the operation.
Speaking to the press this week, Lula da Silva said that, after having postponed the operation for several weeks due to several international commitments that he did not want to miss, he decided to have the operation due to the need to “take care” of his health and end the pain.
Once recovered, Lula will resume his international agenda with a trip scheduled for early November, when he will participate in the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in 2023, to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
Source: TSF
