Phillip Phillips ' longtime kidney issues plagued his run on `` American Idol '' and he was forced to miss the season finale in order for him to have a procedure. `` The surgery went well , '' says a source close to the show .
Phillip Phillips ' longtime kidney issues plagued his run on `` American Idol '' He underwent a six and a half hour surgery yesterday to remove several kidney stones . `` The surgery went well , '' says a source close to the show .