José Sarney Released After Emergency Abdominal Surgery in São Luís

Overview

• José Sarney, 96, was discharged Saturday after nine days at Hospital UDI in São Luís following an emergency abdominal operation.
• He was admitted on October 9 with abdominal pain and underwent a procedure reported by some outlets as an intestinal desobstruction.
• The hospital reported that Sarney spent part of his recovery in the ICU and was moved to a regular ward on October 12 before being cleared to leave.
• This marks his third hospitalization since September, after treatment for pneumonia in the previous month, a pattern that raises concern given his age.
• Press reports named the surgical and support team and noted close family presence, and medical bulletins say he will continue ambulatory follow-up as he recovers at home.