Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is in a stable condition after undergoing an operation on a brain tumour.
The Madrid hospital where he underwent the procedure said he was conscious and stable and recovering in intensive care, and there were no complications.
A biopsy on the tumour was scheduled for Tuesday but doctors decided to operate to remove as much of the tumour as possible before treatment.
It was first said the op took 12 hours, but a later one said it was seven.
"It was a long operation - some statements say 12 hours but we've been told by the family seven hours - and we believe it has been successful," European Tour chief executive George O'Grady told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"It has got to be checked through later but his brother has phoned to tell us it was very successful.
"He has regained consciousness and is in intensive care. If any man can come through this it will be him."
The 51-year-old five-time major winner collapsed at Madrid Airport last week.
He underwent a number of tests over the weekend which uncovered the tumour and after informing his family, Ballesteros confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday.
A statement from La Paz Hospital on Wednesday said: "The patient will spend a post-operative period in the intensive care unit.
"He is currently conscious and in a stable condition, although he cannot receive visits in the coming days until he recovers from the surgery."
The removed tumour will be analyzed and it will take several days before the results are known, and what course of treatment Ballesteros may need.
The Madrid hospital where he underwent the procedure said he was conscious and stable and recovering in intensive care, and there were no complications.
A biopsy on the tumour was scheduled for Tuesday but doctors decided to operate to remove as much of the tumour as possible before treatment.
It was first said the op took 12 hours, but a later one said it was seven.
"It was a long operation - some statements say 12 hours but we've been told by the family seven hours - and we believe it has been successful," European Tour chief executive George O'Grady told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"It has got to be checked through later but his brother has phoned to tell us it was very successful.
"He has regained consciousness and is in intensive care. If any man can come through this it will be him."
The 51-year-old five-time major winner collapsed at Madrid Airport last week.
He underwent a number of tests over the weekend which uncovered the tumour and after informing his family, Ballesteros confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday.
A statement from La Paz Hospital on Wednesday said: "The patient will spend a post-operative period in the intensive care unit.
"He is currently conscious and in a stable condition, although he cannot receive visits in the coming days until he recovers from the surgery."
The removed tumour will be analyzed and it will take several days before the results are known, and what course of treatment Ballesteros may need.
Hope the results of the tunour turns out Ok
Not looking good.
Get well soon 
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