Manuel Monsalve Hospitalized: Undergoes Emergency Surgery for Gallbladder Issues

Former Chilean Undersecretary of the Interior, Manuel Monsalve Benavides, underwent emergency surgery early Saturday at the Clínica Ciudad del Mar (City of the Sea Clinic) in Viña del Mar, after being admitted for a severe abdominal condition [2]. The procedure addressed acute complications involving his gallbladder and bile duct, and he is currently reported to be in stable condition and recovering [3].

Details of Monsalve’s Medical Emergency

Monsalve’s health crisis unfolded in the early hours when family members contacted Carabineros for assistance due to intense abdominal pain. With no ambulances immediately available,police officers transported him to the medical facility around 2:00 AM [3]. Medical evaluations confirmed the need for immediate surgical intervention to resolve the gallbladder and bile duct issues.

did You Know? Gallstones, a common cause of gallbladder issues, affect approximately 10-15% of the adult population in the United States, with risk increasing with age, obesity, and certain ethnicities [NIDDK].

Surgical Outcome and Recovery

According to a family statement, the surgery was triumphant, and Monsalve is now in the postoperative recovery phase, awaiting medical discharge [3]. The City of the Sea Clinic has confirmed his stable condition following the procedure [2].

Legal Context and Security Measures

At the time of his hospitalization, Monsalve was serving under house arrest related