60 Minutes Vet Andy Rooney in Stable Condition After Surgery

Andy Rooney is in stable condition after undergoing surgery, CBSNews.com reports.

Rooney, 92, suffered serious complications during a minor surgery last week. He is being kept at the hospital for observation.

VIDEO: Andy Rooney signs off 60 Minutes

Earlier this month, Rooney delivered his final 60 Minutes essay, telling viewers: "I wish I could do this forever." An Emmy-winning writer, Rooney had been a staple on 60 Minutes since 1978, though he appeared several times in the years before, including the first season in 1968.