The Dalai Lama underwent a successful left knee replacement surgery at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, with his doctors reporting that he was recovering well and remained in good spirits.A medical bulletin issued on 8 June said the procedure was completed successfully earlier in the day. Following the surgery, the Tibetan spiritual leader returned to his hospital room in stable condition. The update was shared by the Dalai Lama’s personal physicians Dr Tsetan D Sadutshang, Dr Tamdin Tsewang, Dr Tsering Lhadon and Dr Tenzin Tsundue, along with Tenzin N Taklha, his secretary.According to the bulletin, the medical, nursing and administrative teams at the hospital have been providing continuous care and support following the operation. The latest procedure comes nearly two years after the Dalai Lama underwent a right knee replacement surgery in June 2024 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He had made an excellent recovery after the 2024 operation, the bulletin said.The statement also expressed gratitude to the teams at Apollo Hospital for their professionalism, dedication and care during the treatment and post-operative recovery process. The update is expected to reassure followers and well-wishers around the world who have been closely monitoring the Dalai Lama’s health following the surgery.