1.   Satisfactory control of bleeding was achieved in all cases except one individual who underwent successful emergency surgery for uncontrollable haemorrhage.

2.   Even he had definite symptomatic and endoscopic benefit from additional radiotherapy and his general conditioned improved enough for him to undergo successful surgery.

3.   Among ordinary Russians, some were cynical that even successful surgery and a rebounded Yeltsin would relieve the burdens of life in this still unsettled nation.

4.   Anaheim Angels center fielder Jim Edmonds underwent successful surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his knees, the team said.

5.   Anaheim Angels right-hander Rich DeLucia underwent successful surgery to repair an aneurysm in his pitching shoulder, the team said.

6.   --Anthony Bonner underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to remove a piece of floating cartilage.

7.   Boston Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn will miss four to six weeks after undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

8.   Broadcaster Rick Monday had successful surgery to repair a fracture in his left fibula and the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

9.   Buffalo Bills linebacker Chris Spielman underwent successful surgery on a herniated disc in his neck, the team said.

10.   But with successful surgery to remove the growth behind me, the experience was an incredible lesson.