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Melania Trump undergoes surgery to treat 'benign kidney condition'

REUTERS
Published : May 15, 2018, 10:57 am IST
Updated : May 15, 2018, 10:57 am IST

President Trump was expected to visit her at the hospital, which is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that Mrs Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition. (Photo: AFP)
 Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that Mrs Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition. (Photo: AFP)

Washington: President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, underwent a surgical procedure on Monday to treat a benign kidney condition and will remain at Walter Reed medical centre for the rest of the week, the first lady's office said.

Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that Mrs Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition.

"The procedure was successful and there were no complications," Grisham said. "The first lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere."

President Trump was expected to visit her at the hospital, which is located in Bethesda, Maryland, a Washington suburb, a White House official said.

"The president spoke with the first lady before the procedure, and the president has spoken with the doctor after the procedure," another White House official said.

The Slovenian-born first lady last week rolled out an agenda for her White House work focused on helping children.

Tags: donald trump, melania trump, benign kidney condition, walter reed medical centre
Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington