Presenter Raul Gil is admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital

Presenter Raul Gil is admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in SP G1

1 of 1 Raul Gil, in a photograph taken May 2014 Photo: Celso Tavares/G1 Raul Gil, in a photograph taken May 2014 Photo: Celso Tavares/G1

Presenter Raul Gil, 85, was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo’s South Zone on Monday (29). He underwent surgery on his prostate Tuesday morning (30) and is still recovering well.

According to information from SBT, the presenter suffered from prostate hyperplasia, also known as prostate scraping.

“Moderator Raul Gil was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital on Monday (29) to undergo prostate hyperplasia, also known as prostate scraping. The procedure was successful and he is recovering well, even today there is a possibility of discharge,” the broadcaster said in a statement.

searched by TV GlobeRaul Gil Junior, the presenter’s son, reported that the operation was successful. “We are optimistic about his recovery. The team of dr. Sérgio Filisola at Albert Einstein Hospital was very knowledgeable and took good care of my father throughout the process. We are confident that with the right care and the necessary rest he will recover “quickly”.