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Mandelson applauds NHS after op | |
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Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has praised the NHS after a "very successful" operation to deal with an enlarged prostate gland. | |
Lord Mandelson, who is also the First Secretary of State, underwent surgery at St Mary's Hospital, west London, on Friday and remained there overnight. | |
He said he was "very proud to be an NHS patient" and thanked staff as he left. | |
Lord Mandelson was in charge of the government last week as he covered for the prime minister, who is on holiday. | |
As he left hospital, Lord Mandelson said: "I have been treated really well... everything is now flowing extremely well. Actually I have had a jolly time." | |
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. |