The former World Champion was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery recently and is thankfully already on the mend.
A string of well-wishes have poured in from the sporting world following Ken Doherty's emergency surgery this week.
Taking to social media after his surgery, Doherty posted: "All ok thanks, had an umbilical hernia today but all went well thankfully.Read next: Snooker star with mammoth 12-year ban can finally play again as suspension ends Ken's social media post received dozens of comments from concerned followers all wishing Doherty a speedy recovery.
Seven-time World champion Stephen Hendry took a different approach, commenting: "If you need tips on no laughing let me know" along with a number of laughing faced emojis.
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