• Princess Kate is in hospital
  • She had an abdominal operation
  • That's why she has to stay in hospital for so long

At the moment, Princess Kate is being treated as an inpatient after abdominal surgery. She is expected to remain in hospital for a period of 10 to 14 days. But why does she have to stay there so long? It is a complicated procedure, but is there something to worry about?

Kate will be back before we know it

Dr. Deborah Lee from Dr. Fox Online Pharmacy has explained to 'Express.co.uk' some of the factors that explain the length of hospital stay after abdominal surgery. Never fear!

Also interesting:

"Most patients stay in the hospital for four to seven days for abdominal surgery. After laparoscopic surgery [a type of keyhole surgery], this is reduced to two to four days," Dr. Lee says...

Watch the video above to learn more!