Jerusalem: Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert underwent a hernia operation under full anaesthesia but left hospital hours later, media reports said.
Olmert, 64, underwent the surgical procedure on Friday, a day after he was back in court on charges of corruption. Last year, he had surgery for prostate cancer.
In December, Olmert pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption linked to three separate cases. He resigned under pressure in September 2008 after police recommended he be indicted.
If found guilty, Olmert could face time behind bars, although it is unclear how long.
All the charges concern actions which Olmert allegedly took before he became prime minister in May 2006, first as mayor of Jerusalem and later as trade and industry minister.
He has denied any wrongdoing.
PTI
