Bishop of Boise undergoes successful back surgery

Published: 2007-08-23

BOISE, Idaho (CNS) -- Bishop Michael P. Driscoll of Boise underwent successful back surgery Aug. 21 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. The procedure, called a laminectomy, lasted about two hours and went as planned. The bishop needed the operation because he suffered from a condition called stenosis, in which arthritis in the spine caused some nerve roots to become exposed and led to severe pain. A laminectomy involves removing part of the tissue and bone matter putting pressure on the roots, allowing them to resume normal functioning. Bishop Driscoll was to remain at St. Alphonsus for several days before returning home to convalesce and to undergo physical therapy. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to work in October.

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