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Lorraine Kelly Cleared to Return to ITV After Preventative Surgery

The TV presenter expressed gratitude to NHS staff, including international workers, following her recovery from keyhole surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

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Overview

  • Lorraine Kelly underwent a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on May 3 as a preventative measure to reduce cancer risk and manage health concerns.
  • The routine keyhole procedure, lasting 40–60 minutes, was performed at Heatherwood Hospital in Buckinghamshire.
  • After recovering at home, Kelly attended a post-operative check-up on May 15, where Dr. Ahmed Raafat cleared her to return to work on Monday, May 19, with advice to ease back gradually.
  • Kelly publicly thanked Dr. Raafat and his team, emphasizing the vital contributions of overseas NHS workers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Fans and colleagues, including Katie Piper, shared messages of support on social media, celebrating her recovery and upcoming return to her ITV morning show.