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22 December 2012

Margaret Thatcher recovering from bladder operation

Former prime minister had "minimally invasive" procedure and remains in hospital.

By Helen Lewis

Margaret Thatcher is recovering in hospital after a minor operation to remove a growth from her bladder.

The 87-year-old was taken into hospital on Thursday night, and underwent an operation to remove the growth.

Lord Bell, a friend and former adviser, told the BBC:

“The operation was a complete success and her condition is satisfactory. She’ll stay in hospital for a few more days and then she’ll go home. She’s very tough. The doctors are perfectly happy. They say the operation has been completely satisfactory.”

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