Lloyd Austin to resume Pentagon duties one day after admission to hospital

US defense secretary underwent non-surgical procedures for bladder issue and cancer prognosis remains excellent'

The US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, is expected to resume his normal duties" on Tuesday, a day after he was admitted to a hospital for what the Pentagon described as an emergent bladder issue".

A statement issued by the Pentagon said Austin, 70, had undergone non-surgical procedures under general anesthesia to address the bladder issue. We anticipate a successful recovery and will closely monitor him overnight," the statement read.