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Mandelson goes to hospital for op Mandelson 'on good form' after op
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Lord Mandelson has been admitted to hospital to have an operation for a "benign condition of the prostate", a government spokesman has said. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is on "good form" after an operation to deal with a suspected enlarged prostate gland, a government spokesman has said.
The business secretary, 55, is in St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, and it is expected he will remain in overnight. Lord Mandelson, who is also the First Secretary of State, underwent surgery at St Mary's Hospital, west London, and will remain there overnight.
A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesman said it was a "routine operation". He was in charge of the government last week as he covered for the prime minister, who is on holiday.
Last week, Lord Mandelson stood in for the prime minister who was on holiday. Lord Mandelson returned to the UK government last year.
Lord Mandelson returned to the British government last year after serving as European Union trade commissioner. This followed a spell as European Union trade commissioner.
He is known as the "comeback king" of British politics and was appointed to one of the most powerful jobs in Europe after being sacked twice from the cabinet. A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills said the minister was awaiting confirmation from the surgeon but that "all the expectations" were that he had been suffering from an enlarged prostate gland.
Benign growth of the prostate is common and around one in three men over the age of 50 suffer symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.Benign growth of the prostate is common and around one in three men over the age of 50 suffer symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
Treatment is not always necessary, as the symptoms, such as difficulty passing urine, can often be very mild.Treatment is not always necessary, as the symptoms, such as difficulty passing urine, can often be very mild.
Medication can help but surgery to reduce the size of the prostate is offered in more severe cases.Medication can help but surgery to reduce the size of the prostate is offered in more severe cases.