Dr. Sanjay Gupta Explains Mary Tyler Moore's Brain Surgery

Mary Tyler Moore recently had a tumor called a meningioma successfully removed and is recovering well.

The procedure wasn’t due to a health emergency, but instead elective. However, any kind of brain surgery involving a tumor (benign or not) sounds horrifying, so CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explained in further detail why Mary Tyler Moore’s doctors decided to remove it now.

Check out the video above for a better understanding of the actress’ medical diagnosis!