Laval mayor undergoes successful 13-hour brain surgery, recovery expected to take two months
Stéphane Boyer announced Wednesday that surgeons successfully removed a golf ball-size tumour. Vice-chair Ray Khalil is temporarily taking over his duties.
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Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer announced Wednesday that a 13-hour operation to remove a golf ball-size brain tumour was successful. Boyer, 38, shared the news in an Instagram post a day after telling constituents he was heading into risky surgery with confidence.
"Right now, I look like a boxer who lost his match, but it's quite the opposite," Boyer wrote. "Soon, I'll be fully recovered and able to look to the future with optimism once again."
Boyer's recovery is expected to last two months. On Monday, the City of Laval announced that Ray Khalil, vice-chair of the Executive Committee, will assume Boyer's duties during his absence. Boyer said he is eager to return. "I'm already looking forward to getting back to the office…talking about public finances and water systems—I love it!"
Boyer announced his tumour diagnosis in early September. At the time, he said he would reduce his public activities in the fall to care for himself but continue fulfilling his mayoral duties. The surgery proceeded as planned.
Boyer's recovery timeline means he will be absent from city leadership through early December.
The facts
How long was Stéphane Boyer's brain surgery?
The operation to remove the tumour lasted 13 hours.
When will Stéphane Boyer return to work as Laval mayor?
Boyer's recovery is expected to take two months, meaning he will be absent from city leadership through early December.
Who is temporarily leading Laval while Boyer recovers?
Ray Khalil, vice-chair of the Executive Committee, is assuming Boyer's duties during his absence.
