Pelosi 'on the mend' after hip replacement surgery in Germany

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who was hospitalized during a trip to Luxembourg, underwent hip surgery early Saturday, according to a spokesperson.

“Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend," Ian Krager, a spokesperson for the lawmaker, said in a statement. "Speaker Pelosi is grateful to U.S. military staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base and medical staff at Hospital Kirchberg in Luxembourg for their excellent care and kindness."

"Speaker Pelosi is enjoying the overwhelming outpouring of prayers and well wishes and is ever determined to ensure access to quality health care for all Americans," he added.

The news comes after Pelosi, 84, sustained an injury Friday while on a trip to the nation in Western Europe with a congressional delegation. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), who was also on the trip, disclosed in a post online that she fell on a flight of stairs.

The group of 18 lawmakers in Luxembourg are set to take part in observances for the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge through Sunday, according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Pelosi was transported to Landsthul Regional Medical Center in Germany for the surgery.

Pelosi, who stepped down from Democratic leadership last year to make room for the next generation, has remained in Congress. The California lawmaker was elected to serve a 20th term in the lower chamber last month ,and has maintained a schedule that includes House votes, television appearances and international trips.

Mychael Schnell contributed reporting.