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Mandelson 'on good form' after op Mandelson applauds NHS after op
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Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is on "good form" after an operation to deal with a suspected enlarged prostate gland, a government spokesman has said. 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, and will remain there overnight. 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 was in charge of the government last week as he covered for the prime minister, who is on holiday. He said he was "very proud to be an NHS patient" and thanked staff as he left.
Lord Mandelson returned to the UK government last year. Lord Mandelson was in charge of the government last week as he covered for the prime minister, who is on holiday.
This followed a spell as European Union trade commissioner. 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."
A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesman 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.