The Pentagon called the procedure a “minimally invasive,” nonsurgical follow-up to previous treatment, and said the defense secretary had resumed his duties after temporarily handing them over.
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III underwent a nonsurgical, elective procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday to address a bladder-related issue. The procedure, described as minimally invasive, was successful. During the operation, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks temporarily assumed his duties
Mr. Austin resumed his responsibilities by 8:25 p.m. the same evening and is expected to participate in Memorial Day events on Monday.
