PM Oli undergoes successful appendix surgery

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli underwent a successful surgical operation on his appendix on Tuesday afternoon, according to his press advisor Surya Thapa.

Oli was admitted to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Transplant Center today morning after he was diagnosed with appendicitis.

“The operation on PM K P Oli’s appendix underwent successfully at 12:45 pm at the Manmohan Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Transplant Center, Maharajgunj,” wrote Thapa on his twitter.

According to a press release issued by the hospital, Oli was also suffering from peritonitis.

The doctors performed laparotomy and appendectomy on Oli, stated the release.

The hospital said Oli has been admitted to the ICU and will require to stay in the hospital for the next few days.