On Thursday Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was admitted to Breach Candy hospital for knee operation in Mumbai.
Patel is likely to discharged on Sunday. He was suffering from knee pain for past 2 and half years but taking temporary relief medicine due to want of time for surgery.
Dy CM Patel will undergo Uni compartmental knee replacement, which is a latest orthoplasty. He has taken 2 weeks of leave from the office and will not visit Sachivalaya. In the 3 compartment, knee replacement will be done where there is more wear and tear. Dr Arun Mulani of Breachj Candy Hospital will perform the knee surgery.
Patel will be kept under observation for 2 to 3 days.
Already, Gujarat Home Minister Pradipsinh Jadeja is taking treatment for the cancer.