Nelson Mandela underwent a procedure to remove gall stones on Saturday . Mandela , who has been hospitalized for 11 days because of a recurring lung infection , has not appeared in public since the 2010 World Cup hosted by South Africa . Mandela , 94 , still requires `` extraordinary care , '' the South African presidency says . The Nobel laureate has been hospitalized for 11 days . TL;DR NEW
Nelson Mandela underwent a procedure to remove gall stones on Saturday . Mandela , 94 , still requires `` extraordinary care , '' the South African presidency says . The Nobel laureate has been hospitalized for 11 days . TL;DR NEW