Governor Pataki Undergoes Surgery To Remove Intestinal Blockage
February 21, 2006 Governor George Pataki underwent surgery in a Manhattan hospital Tuesday because of a blockage in his intestines, five days after doctors performed an emergency surgery to remove his appendix. Pataki was transferred from a Westchester hospital to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center this morning because his condition has not improved following the removal of his appendix last Thursday. Doctors say the transfer was made because Pataki did not have a bowel movement after the first surgery. Surgeons treating Pataki say the governor's digestive system has not been functioning properly since the first operation, and he continues to be fed through intravenous fluids. The decision to perform the second surgery was made Tuesday morning. According to a spokesperson for the governor, doctors said the surgery on Pataki's intestines went off without complications, and he is not in any danger. Aides to Pataki say the governor is now, ''awake, alert and resting comfortably'' following the intestinal surgery. Doctors will update the governor's condition on Wednesday. It is unknown when Pataki will be able to leave the hospital.
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