President Sergio Mattarella was "fine" and in a "stable" condition on Wednesday after undergoing surgery at Rome's Santo Spirito hospital late on Tuesday to insert a pacemaker, sources said. The head of state had the operation at 8pm on Tuesday after completing his scheduled engagements for the day. He then had a quiet night in the hospital's cardiology department, does not have any symptoms following the operation and read the newspapers on his Ipad on Wednesday morning, the sources said. Mattarella's office stressed that the surgery was planned and was no cause for concern. Sources said that Santo Spirito usually discharges patients within 48 hours after an operation of this kind. So, in theory, Mattarella could be leave hospital later on Wednesday, although Thursday is more likely, the sources said. Tuesday's news that the president had been admitted to hospital was met with get-well-soon wishes from politicians of all colours, including Premier Giorgia Meloni. "My warmest wishes to President Mattarella for a speedy and full recovery," Meloni said on social media. "Italy awaits you soon, with the same strength and dedication of always". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA