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Naomi Campbell Leaves Brazil Hospital

British supermodel fine after emergency abdominal surgery

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 1, 2008 8:51 AM CST

(Newser) – A helicopter whisked Naomi Campbell away from waiting paparazzi at a Brazil hospital after a successful operation to remove a cyst from her abdomen, E! Online reports. Doctors, including one of Brazil's top specialists, say the British supermodel is "completely cured" following the emergency surgery. Campbell, 37, is a frequent visitor to Brazil.

Campbell's publicist said she was looking forward to getting back on the catwalk after she was fully recovered, although Campbell squashed rumors she was planning a big bash to celebrate her release. "I take my health very seriously," she told TMZ. "To suggest that I would host a party following an operation is ludicrous."

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British model Naomi Campbell poses during a press conference at the "Berlin Fashion Week" in Berlin in this Jan. 28, 2008, file photo. Campbell was released Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, from a hospital in... (Associated Press)

A view of the Sirio Libanes Hospital's main entrance in Sao Paulo, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, where British supermodel Naomi Campbell was hospitalized for the removal of a cyst. Campbell, a frequent visitor... (Associated Press)

A view of the Sirio Libanes Hospital's facade in Sao Paulo, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, where British supermodel Naomi Campbell was hospitalized for the removal of a cyst. Campbell, a frequent visitor to... (Associated Press)

British model Naomi Campbell poses during a press conference at 'Berlin Fashion Week' in Berlin on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Miguel Villagran) (Associated Press)

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Naomi Campbell Leaves Brazil Hospital