Japan's PM undergoes surgery for chronic sinusitis

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida underwent endoscopic surgery for chronic sinusitis at a Tokyo hospital on Saturday, a government official said.He was in good condition following the surgery, which began at around 12:05 p.m. and lasted about 3 hours and 40 minutes, the official said. As Kishida was placed under general anesthetic, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno stepped in for the prime minister.Kishida had taken medicine for the ailment but decided to get the surgery so he could concentrate on his duties unencumbered by his physical condition, the official said, adding he is …READ FULL ARTICLE